You’re probably thinking to yourself, are you kidding me? There is another scam to look out for?

Unfortunately, yes. There is a new scam that is affecting Colorado residents as well as the majority of the nation. We recently told you about a type of theft to be aware of. Sliders are a growing trend across Colorado.

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The thieves will wait for gas station customers to leave their cars unlocked when getting gas or entering the convenience store. The slider will then ‘slide’ to your passenger seat and steal important belongings.

New 'Brushing' Scam Hits Colorado

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The latest scam and theft to know about in Colorado is what is being called the brushing scam. Thieves are targeting us at our homes for this one.

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Knowing about this scam is critical because it appears as a pleasant surprise. However, if you fall for it, you could be facing bad consequences.

This brushing scam is known as a phishing scam.

How the Colorado Scam Works

9News is urging all Colorado residents to know what is going on before it is too late. If you receive an unexpected gift in the mail you need to beware.

The scam works by phony companies sending gifts in the mail. 9News reports that the gifts are pretty substantial, too.

Bluetooth speakers and other high-quality gifts have been sent to Colorado residents. Seems nice, right? Well, the scammer asks for one thing in return for the free gift.

They ask for you to leave a review and supply a QR code. This is a phishing scam. The website the QR is attached to will ask for critical information and automatically download malware on your electronic device.

Quick Reminder Before We Go

This scam is a good reminder to be cautious about QR codes.

These codes at Colorado restaurants are fine but think twice before you launch the camera app on your phone and trust QR codes from unknown sources.

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