Arlington Co. police warn about ‘brushing scams’ this holiday season

It may look like a surprise holiday gift on our porch, but law enforcement in Northern Virginia is warning it could be a scam.
The “brushing scam” begins when a person receives an unexpected package in the mail disguised as a gift, said Ashley Savage, a spokesperson for the Arlington County Police Department.
“It doesn’t have identifying information on it, so when they open it up, there’s a QR code inside, and the individual is encouraged to scan that QR code to fin