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# Empty envelopes in your mailbox? Do not scan that code

**Source:** Unknown  
**Published:** June 27, 2026  
**Original:** https://www.foxnews.com/tech/empty-envelopes-mailbox-scan-code  

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## Overview

Empty envelopes arriving in your mailbox could be tied to brushing scams in which sellers fake verified reviews using your address and personal data.

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