Police from New York are warning New Yorkers about an increase in "reported brushing scams." Canva Canva loading...Reports of brushing scams are increasing across the country, police say. "Some scammers send packages through popular third-party sellers, such as Amazon, to make you believe you’ve received a package by mistake. However, police warn if you scan the QR code, scammers can steal your personal information. Your unexpected package might not contain a QR code.