IMPORTANT ALERT: Brushing SCAM! (They tried to get me today!)

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The Kneady Homesteader

The Kneady Homesteader

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@lz8484
@lz8484 Ай бұрын
I actually got a package thru Amazon I did not order, a very cheap toliet paper holder. I do not scan QR codes ever! The box is still on the porch, going in the trash now! Thank you for sharing this info!
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
Man, they almost got you today too! GAH!!!!! I am going to pin your comment!
@lz8484
@lz8484 Ай бұрын
@TheKneadyHomesteader appreciate you educating us!
@Lauren-hc7dc
@Lauren-hc7dc Ай бұрын
I never heard of this. Thanks for letting us know what's going on.😄💖
@patriciagale5047
@patriciagale5047 Ай бұрын
Thank you for keeping all of us informed of what is going on.
@kristanichols6215
@kristanichols6215 Ай бұрын
Thank you for the info,very helpful.
@javaskull88
@javaskull88 Ай бұрын
I used to think QR codes were annoying, but I’ve learned better. Now I know they are annoying and dangerous.
@robertosswald5896
@robertosswald5896 Күн бұрын
They're not. Please read my other post. QR codes are not dangerous unless you comply with whatever is in the QR code (website or an app) and enter your data or install that app.
@baseballmomof8
@baseballmomof8 Ай бұрын
I have never used a QR code. I don’t even know how to! There are advantages to being old 😂
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
hahaha thats one point for our team!
@marthabsmith1306
@marthabsmith1306 Ай бұрын
@baseballmomof8, I just had to comment in your comment. Those words are so true. I don't know how to either. There age definitely advantages to being a certain age.😂😂
@katie7748
@katie7748 Ай бұрын
I'm a whippersnapper but I'm the same way. My MIL is in her 60s and does it all the time. She thinks it's neat. I've tried talking sense into her but she won't hear it. Basically all I'm saying is that age has nothing to do with it.
@gaylewilhelm9706
@gaylewilhelm9706 Ай бұрын
Same
@barbs1298
@barbs1298 Ай бұрын
A lot of these QR codes have things embedded in them to get your info. I don't think it's about getting reviews so much as it is about stealing your info.
@suzannestack7784
@suzannestack7784 Ай бұрын
I feel that much safer for my choices. I refuse to scan those codes. Not in restaurants, not in stores, not even at my doctor's office/ pharmacy. I've 100% refused every one. Now I'm even more certain my instincts are correct.
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
I am with you!!!!!
@FancyTruth1
@FancyTruth1 Ай бұрын
Indeed.
@followingthelight.
@followingthelight. Ай бұрын
My policy as well!
@katie7748
@katie7748 Ай бұрын
Same here!
@YvonneBerger-v5u
@YvonneBerger-v5u Ай бұрын
Me either.
@TheonewhomJesusloves895
@TheonewhomJesusloves895 Ай бұрын
WHAT ?!?!?!?!? OMG..i never heard of this scam. Thanks for the heads-up 😮
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
you are so welcome!!!! Terrible, right???
@TheonewhomJesusloves895
@TheonewhomJesusloves895 Ай бұрын
@@TheKneadyHomesteader yeah it is, informed my family of this thanks to you.
@doloresdieppa3887
@doloresdieppa3887 27 күн бұрын
You go girl, and thanks for sharing
@rootsrocksfeathers1975
@rootsrocksfeathers1975 Ай бұрын
Lack of cellphone knowledge has served me well. I never scan anything, not sure my phone has a reader because I rarely ever use it. I mostly pay cash and still on rare occasion write checks, too, because I'm almost 68 and I don't live my entire life on a pocket device. Thanks for the warning! ~Cynthia
@katie7748
@katie7748 Ай бұрын
I'm roughly half your age and in the same boat! Cash or check and my phone is for calls, texts, and YT. Oh, and I do admit to having Solitaire and a coloring app on here but that's it LOL
@rootsrocksfeathers1975
@rootsrocksfeathers1975 Ай бұрын
@@katie7748 Good for you! Welcome to the Dinosaurs Club, LOL.
@zeldawilliams4129
@zeldawilliams4129 Ай бұрын
Same here
@KZ-np8fz
@KZ-np8fz Ай бұрын
@rootsrocksfeathers1975 the camera on a "smart" phone is what you scan a qr code with.
@rootsrocksfeathers1975
@rootsrocksfeathers1975 Ай бұрын
@@KZ-np8fz I figured that out awhile back, but I have no interest in doing anything on that phone but making a call. It's off 99% of the time.
@cynthiamcwhorter6721
@cynthiamcwhorter6721 Ай бұрын
You are the 2nd person that has talked about this scam. I had never scanned a QR code before until my cable company sent me an updated wifi router and I was supposed to can the code number on it to register it so I felt reasonably safe doing it. I'm glad you are making people aware of this scam thank you.
@lostineggsaisle
@lostineggsaisle 21 күн бұрын
Most QR codes are fine. Just know what you're scanning and where it came from.
@tabithiawhitehill8338
@tabithiawhitehill8338 Ай бұрын
Thank you! With the holidays just around the corner, we need to look out for scammers!
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
Absolutely! Great point!
@jmheller9268
@jmheller9268 Ай бұрын
That is awful. I would think it was mail fraud and a federal offense also. Thanks for sharing this info. I will be on the lookout.
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
It came by way of Amazon delivery, so I am not sure how that moves through the system????
@lynnes.4147
@lynnes.4147 Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@DJ-nh6wq
@DJ-nh6wq 29 күн бұрын
My hubby works for USPS, his office is aware of this scam. It is definitely mail fraud and a federal offense.
@auntlizzy1308
@auntlizzy1308 29 күн бұрын
@@jmheller9268 Amazon should be able to trace who placed the order. It should be a criminal offense. Have you talked to local police?
@paulnutter3170
@paulnutter3170 28 күн бұрын
@@TheKneadyHomesteader some Amazon shipments end up being delivered by the US Postal Service on the last leg of their journey. Hence OP's comment about mail fraud. A report to the Postmaster might be in order if one knows the fraudulent package was delivered by a mail carrier.
@shakiramilian8175
@shakiramilian8175 Ай бұрын
Yes, This happened to me about 3 months ago. The package supposedly came from Texas- it did not look like it was from amazon, just a regular package. I got a cheap ring (costume jewelry) in a nice ring box and it came with a card that had a QR code so that you could learn more about the stone. I thought I had gotten scammed but in a different way. Thankfully I didn't scan it and just set it aside. I called my bank to make sure that no one had hacked my account. They said no and had no idea what I was talking about. Then about a month later I saw that same video by the police officer. Great job spreading the word.
@cathyjohnson3894
@cathyjohnson3894 Ай бұрын
Oh wow! Thanks for this video! I called Amazon last week because I got a package I did not order that had my name/address on it! I had no idea about this brushing! So thankful I was not interested enough to scan the QR
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
its happening to so may of us as of late. must be pepping for the holidays!
@zeldafitzgerald4149
@zeldafitzgerald4149 15 күн бұрын
​@@TheKneadyHomesteaderI think because, well if you are American, they now have all our info that a hacker got from a government server. My childhood address is on there (dark web). I'm almost 50 so that's pretty old information.
@wendyneal4900
@wendyneal4900 Ай бұрын
Thank you! That’s a great public service announcement. I had not heard of that scam before!
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
Glad to help!!!!! Even though I knew, it still hits different when it actually happens to you!
@patriciaribaric3409
@patriciaribaric3409 Ай бұрын
Thank you Heather. I'm 25 miles west of Cleveland, and I have not heard about this. Good thing I don't know how to use a QR code. I'm near 71 and very tech challenged. LOL a garter belt. Takes me back to the 60's when pantyhose weren't yet invented. Those and sanitary pad belts made life so uncomfortable and miserable. Thank goodness it all went out of style.
@bettyc.parker-young1437
@bettyc.parker-young1437 Ай бұрын
@@patriciaribaric3409 Oh yes! 😂😂😂
@bethingberg371
@bethingberg371 Ай бұрын
😂😂Sanitary Belts!!! Like when your husband who thinks he is so very funny says "you look like a sumo wrestler"as he sees walk from your hospital bed to the bathroom 2 hours after you have delivered his first,(only) child!! 😂😂
@cindyblack1486
@cindyblack1486 29 күн бұрын
@@patriciaribaric3409 Two things I really didn't need to be reminded of. 🤨😒🙄
@islandgal500
@islandgal500 18 күн бұрын
73 here. My daughter was always surprised when I told her the layers of clothes we had to wear. Those two sets of belts were another layer for days every month when we had those mattress pads to hold up too! As if we were not already miserable enough for that week. When you stood up the belt would nearly twang as they tightened up. Girls were considered tramps if they did not also wear a camisole slip top over a bra and under the sweater. I also remember that I could have invented pantyhose in those days. I used to order longer stockings for tall girls (ever hear of the 'burnt umber' color that was like a tan)? Anyway, I did a lot of sewing in the 60s and was so close to stitching the long stockings up to some control top type panties - wear stockings and panties once and then wash anyway so what difference if they were as one? So comfy now at home with a sports bra/panties under a longer T-shirt or tunic top and pull-up leggings a size larger so they don't cling too tightly. Ah, the easy wash and dryer clothes that never need ironing. All those years we suffered...
@patriciaribaric3409
@patriciaribaric3409 17 күн бұрын
@@islandgal500 Mattress Pads hahahahaha
@annamariegotschall2874
@annamariegotschall2874 Ай бұрын
I'm 51 too Heather and I don't care for the QR code thing. I too would be writing checks lol Thanks for the info sweet lady!
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
You are so welcome!.....1973 babies!!!!
@RhondaRose5
@RhondaRose5 Ай бұрын
Wow, this is awful. Thanks so much for coming on to let everyone know. I didn't hear about this scam yet.❤
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
You are so welcome, Rhonda!!!!
@libbyleatherwood6940
@libbyleatherwood6940 Ай бұрын
Thank you Heather! I have not heard about this!
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
You are so welcome, Libby!!!!
@revecarodriguez709
@revecarodriguez709 Ай бұрын
Thank God I’m old school, I barely know how to use my phone much less scan a “ QR code “ thanks 🙏🏼 for the update ! I’m not ordering anything from anywhere so rest assured no QR codes !
@patriciamiller1916
@patriciamiller1916 Ай бұрын
I am sending this information forward! Didn’t know this either and I am 73, a tiny bit savvy but not enough to know to scan a code! I too would have called! You are the best!
@deniseg9939
@deniseg9939 Ай бұрын
Last October, I was the recipient of 5 packages that I did not order, but no bar codes or QR Codes were included with the items. They all had the online retailer's names and sender's name in the return address area. I did not know any of the senders, but a couple of them were from the same person. I contacted one vendor and they said they would look into it further if I needed, but I declined stating that if it continues, I would let them know. After receiving the 5 packages, no more were sent. I ended up either donating or discarding them. I'm still scratching my head a year later why I was getting unsolicited gifts. It was kind of creepy. Thank you for letting us know about this scam.
@franny249
@franny249 Ай бұрын
@@deniseg9939 I believe they send it and then put a fake review with your name to boost their store on Amazon.
@lazygardens
@lazygardens Ай бұрын
The sender will use that shipment to leave a 5-star review on something ... that was the goal of the original "brushing" scam. Adding the QR codes elevates you to the target. consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/12/scammers-hide-harmful-links-qr-codes-steal-your-information A scammer’s QR code could take you to a spoofed site that looks real but isn’t. And if you log in to the spoofed site, the scammers could steal any information you enter. Or the QR code could install malware that steals your information before you realize it.
@joycebegnaud9645
@joycebegnaud9645 Ай бұрын
I’ve heard that happening to quite a few people. One lady said packages just kept coming and coming. She reported it and they still kept coming. She had them piled up and was constantly bringing them back, don’t know if it ever got resolved.
@aquaseahorselove3939
@aquaseahorselove3939 28 күн бұрын
@@joycebegnaud9645I remember seeing something like this on the news a while back.
@BarbVirginia
@BarbVirginia Ай бұрын
Wow...I don't even know why I'd scan anything in my packages !! Ha ha I'm way behind the times. You are so sweet Heather ! God bless you xx
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
hahaha me either!!!! If something is late, I just jump on my amazon app and check on my order. LOL
@Jenny-W1910
@Jenny-W1910 Ай бұрын
Yikes! Thanks for sharing this Heather! I never scan those codes, "old school" like you and many others! God bless Danny for letting you know as well. Lord Jesus, thankful for discernment. Blessings and stay safe 🙏❤️
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
so beautifully said, Jenny!!!!!
@brittanyolson5235
@brittanyolson5235 27 күн бұрын
I watched this video and didn't think much of it. BUT YOU TOTALLY saved me I ordered a bunch of stuff from Amazon. Got my order today then this afternoon a package arrived. It was to cheapest and strangest shirt I have ever seen. Had my name and address but didn't have a return sender I totally think that's what this is!!!! God protects in every way!!! Thanks sister!!!
@pamela-gw7xo
@pamela-gw7xo Ай бұрын
Oh my...always something!! Thank you so much for spreading the word! Love you!
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
You are so welcome, Pam....love you too Sis!
@wholenewperspective
@wholenewperspective Ай бұрын
I talked to my daughter about scanning QR codes last week. I’m leary of scanning any QR codes now. Thanks for sharing this information.
@cynthiawilliamson5905
@cynthiawilliamson5905 Ай бұрын
I refuse to do those QR codes!
@dorothycook4685
@dorothycook4685 Ай бұрын
THANK YOU!!!!!! this time of year we order so much for our family, I would have never thought to watch so closely packages that arrive. I have not heard of this so I am so thankful to you for taking the time to post.
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader 29 күн бұрын
You are so welcome!
@henrycooks1883
@henrycooks1883 Ай бұрын
I knew about the scam, watched a news report about someone who got like 400 packages and gave everything away. But never knew about the codes, it’s only going to get more advanced as technology is a good thing and a bad thing. Thanks for the heads up.
@tonyaleclair4944
@tonyaleclair4944 Ай бұрын
Thank you for this info! I did not know this! I will definitely tell my family, essentially my 72 year old mom who orders stuff all the time. I am like many others, dont do modern technology.
@brandonmullwray9924
@brandonmullwray9924 Ай бұрын
I've already gotten one of those. I didn't scan it because I simply don't care, now I'm glad I didn't. Gonna be telling my sister about this. Thank you very much for the info.
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
absolutely!!!
@valentinaleissler4212
@valentinaleissler4212 Ай бұрын
I thank you for your information dear Heather! How sad it is that we have to be so vigilant with everything in todays world… Blessings dear lady 🍁❤️🍁
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
So true! :(
@simeonsponsler9815
@simeonsponsler9815 Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I had not heard about this scam. I am glad you figured it out. I can see people falling for this.
@iadoreadonai
@iadoreadonai 29 күн бұрын
I just received a post card today with a QR code and some instruction saying that if I leave a 5 star review on some bedsheet they would send a $40 gift card. Thanks for the info!
@GlendaLeo-n2f
@GlendaLeo-n2f Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing...what is wrong with people!!!
@333grace
@333grace 8 күн бұрын
I wonder if you dropped it off at the Police Dept, if they have a tech dept that would be able to track the scammers. idk, but thank you for the heads up! Glad you are safe.
@dianaeastwood7838
@dianaeastwood7838 Ай бұрын
Thank you for your information. I have not heard of this scam. At the end of your recording you were wondering if you should notify anyone. I would notify the past master general at your post office… I believe that this is a federal crime.
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
It came from an Amazon delivery driver...... thats why I contacted Amazon. I am not sure that USPS touches those? or is that full on Amazon delivery?
@veramcglaughn5663
@veramcglaughn5663 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the heads up. I have not heard of this scam. Its always something!
@MiAnUAcres
@MiAnUAcres Ай бұрын
It’s getting silly out there! You have to be so cautious nowadays! Glad Danny sent you the tik tok!!
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
IT IS!!!! It's sad..... with such a limited time with breath in your lungs and THIS is how you choose to spend it? Come on now! hahaha By the way, the house is looking amazing!!!! I am so excited for you guys! xoxox
@theresamarie1089
@theresamarie1089 Ай бұрын
I had never heard of this Brushing Scam, so I am grateful I found your channel today. I have not had anything like this happen to me yet, but now I know. TY for taking the time to post this video for us unsuspecting Amazon buyers. I am also in MI, so I'm ready and prepared.
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
Welcome!!!! So glad you found me, neighbor!
@dianneeverett1633
@dianneeverett1633 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the info. So sad there are so many types of cons going on. Grrr...
@TinaMarie869
@TinaMarie869 29 күн бұрын
Thank you for putting this out. I'm old and have never heard of this. My mother lives in a place with lots of people her age so I will be letting them know. One good thing tell One of them and within a hour everyone knows. Be blessed
@westbccoast
@westbccoast 29 күн бұрын
Thanks for making the video, the more videos like these the more people are aware. You a gem
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader 29 күн бұрын
My pleasure!
@SleepyHead76
@SleepyHead76 Ай бұрын
I had not heard of this! I received a glow in the dark dog leash. I don’t own a dog! I don’t even remember if it had a QR code. I gifted it to my son for his dog. I will share this video with my friends and family. Maybe they’ll watch more of your videos after this one. 😊
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
hahaha the gifts are so....odd! I would have traded you the leash for the garters! hahahaha
@lizharris3388
@lizharris3388 Ай бұрын
I don't scan those codes and I feel very informed now and will be very cautious from now on thank you very much for the info💯
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
Happy to help!!!!!
@ginaaragon5779
@ginaaragon5779 Ай бұрын
Wow Heather! What will they think of next! I hope you reconsidered calling Law Enforcement just to FYI them. Someone younger than us that is into the makeup scene and aprivy to using QR codes (which they're popping up a lot), might scan that code. Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know. I hadn't heard about this. You're always such a blessing ❤
@cindykelly6023
@cindykelly6023 Ай бұрын
Thank you because I did not know about the scam. I really appreciate you doing this video.
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
Glad I could help pass the info along....now you have to pass it along! hahaha
@sunshinecindy570
@sunshinecindy570 Ай бұрын
Thank you for making this video! There are so many scammers it is sickening. I gavent heard of this one but will be telling family & friends.
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
You are so welcome....what ever happened to working hard with your hands earning an honest living? My goodness. :(
@jenniferoceanhomestead
@jenniferoceanhomestead Ай бұрын
Doesn’t that just creep u out ! It’s awful!!! Thanks so much for posting this video ! I never scan anything & if i would get something in the mail I didn’t order & it’s addressed to me … id toss it out… i dont like sketchy stuff
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
Yes it does! So so creepy!
@jenniferoceanhomestead
@jenniferoceanhomestead Ай бұрын
@@TheKneadyHomesteaderI would still report it to the police so it’s on record … & they are more likely to bring attention to it & inform ppl
@pammicakes41
@pammicakes41 Ай бұрын
God Bless You Heather! Thank you for the alert, I had not heard about it. You're an angel! ❤️🙏😇
@StephanieD2
@StephanieD2 Ай бұрын
I hadn’t heard about this scam so I’m glad you posted! I shared the news story link to my FB ❤
@terrysandiego
@terrysandiego Ай бұрын
So good to see you. I have not been on here for a while. Husband passed last year, but not from an auto wreck, just medical negligence... At least I did not also have broken bones like you had. You are looking happy. About QR codes, I have long suspected those could be a problem. Thanks for the video.
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
oh Terry, I am so very sorry. :(
@shirleyvastine9328
@shirleyvastine9328 Ай бұрын
It's so nice not to be tech savvy! I've heard of this scam and wondered why I would scan that thing in the first place. Well, enjoy your garter! 😂😂 And yes, we still use checks. We're that old!!😂
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
HAHAHAHHAHA I said.....those are not plus size! HAHAHAHA
@jgorrell4055
@jgorrell4055 5 күн бұрын
This happened to my sister yesterday! That's why I am here. I have never heard of this. We haven't even opened the package because we were worried about figuring out who sent it first. I'll bet there's a QR code inside. Thank you for this VERY HELPFUL video. Some people are so terrible.
@susanmcconnell6041
@susanmcconnell6041 Ай бұрын
Thank you, Heather, for the ALERT!! I'm in my 70s, and am definitely 'old school.' I dont have a 'smart' phone, as everyone I know who has one, is always saying, 'Ooohhhh, this stupid phone!' So, why would I want to spend so much money on a STUPID Smart phone, when I can get a STUPID stupid phone for so much less?!?!? 🙃 I dont have a single TV in my home, nor radio, except for emergency. I hate that plastic pretend money is used, for everything, and most places dont want to take cash. With plastic, ALL transactions are recorded, and traced back to you. Your personal dossier is being established for EVERYTHING you do. Why make it easier for 'satanic them' to get record of everything you purchase, how much you spend, and what quantities?!?!? This is really what the ANTI CHRIST System is establishing, and he is gathering everything he can, to be used against you, and to control you. We will ALL be living in the proverbial glass house, where nothing can be hidden from the evil demons. REMEMBER EPHESIANS 6 AND PSALM 91. LOVE YOU, HEATHER!! THANKS, AGAIN!!! ❤🥰🤗😊🙏🙏🙏
@PaintdropArrow
@PaintdropArrow 28 күн бұрын
Amen, sister.@@susanmcconnell6041
@nedrawaters3898
@nedrawaters3898 25 күн бұрын
Thank you for the PSA, I did not know that existed.
@sarahcontento9516
@sarahcontento9516 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much Heather. I never even heard about this scam. 😮
@valarieclark1798
@valarieclark1798 17 күн бұрын
Thanks for the information, I got scammed but they added an actual new card to my account - I had to change my info for Amazon- but Amazon acted like they were not aware of the scam! You look so healthy & beautiful, love your hair❤ God bless you😊
@ccpperrett7522
@ccpperrett7522 Ай бұрын
Thank you, Heather. This was news to me. I did receive a text from the "post office" asking me to follow a link. Thankfully, I know not to do that either.
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
oh man! I have not received one of those scams yet but I know a few people who have!
@wandaweber6613
@wandaweber6613 Ай бұрын
Thank you Heather for putting this out. I had not heard of this scam. It is a shame people don't have something better to do with their time.
@MrCorvettegirl2
@MrCorvettegirl2 Ай бұрын
Thank you Heather for letting us know about this scam👍
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
You are so welcome!!!!
@itsnotthesamething
@itsnotthesamething 9 күн бұрын
I used to think it was a bit embarrassing that I did not know how to scan a QR code, as they have been around for quite some time now. (I'm an old woman, technology challenged) But after hearing about this scam, I'm kind of glad I don't know how to scan one. Also, I use a computer for all my purchases, so my banking info is not on my phone. All I have to worry about is someone getting my info off my computer. I haven't had the luxury of someone sending me something I did not order yet. Maybe someday I'll get lucky. 😊
@debihuntsman9314
@debihuntsman9314 Ай бұрын
Wow! I hadn't heard of this one. Thanks for sharing this info Heather.
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
absolutely, Deb!!!
@barbaras2899
@barbaras2899 Ай бұрын
Thank you Heather. Glad you did this video. This is the first time I’ve heard of this. I will be on alert. Great video warning ❤️
@lindsaym2547
@lindsaym2547 Ай бұрын
I did not hear anything about this! Thank you!!
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
you are so welcome, Linds!
@lindsaym2547
@lindsaym2547 Ай бұрын
@@TheKneadyHomesteader awww, my Godparents call me that ❤️
@debhouckscraftycottage
@debhouckscraftycottage 9 күн бұрын
Thank you for the warning! There are some awful people in this world, unfortunately. I'm like you, old school.
@allsorts4041
@allsorts4041 Ай бұрын
Glad you didn't scam anything Heather. Sounds creepy! I don't really scan anything unless I have to!
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
it really is creepy, isnt it?
@allsorts4041
@allsorts4041 Ай бұрын
@@TheKneadyHomesteader lol Heather I meant to say glad you didn’t get scammed!!!
@greatdanerescuemom1
@greatdanerescuemom1 Ай бұрын
I didn't know this at all thank you! I also don't have a smart phone but will pass this along to those who do. Sick world we live in. Blessings!
@PatriotMomof5
@PatriotMomof5 Ай бұрын
Wow, thanks for the heads up. I had not heard of that before.
@catfaerie
@catfaerie 29 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. A few months ago I got a package in the mail that I hadn't ordered. The address and my name were kind of scrambled and it was a wonder the thing even arrived. I was confused and concerned, especially since there was no way to return it so it could get to the intended recipient. It also just felt wrong, so I kept everything for a while in case there were some kind of repercussions. Then I tossed it, but I've continued to feel uneasy about it when I occasionally remember. Having the information from this video has helped me feel better. There's no way to be sure that this was a brushing, since I don't remember if there was a QR code I could have tried to use, but the confirmation that this was almost certainly a scam, and that it was fine for me to put the package aside and toss because nothing more will happen is a relief.
@lifeWithAarynLynn
@lifeWithAarynLynn Ай бұрын
This is definitely not something new. I had this happened to me a few years ago. I actually got an emergency radio, which worked great lol and I also had gotten something else which was like a paint my number kit or what not but I didn’t scan either one in on anything I don’t ever scan anything QR codes or UPC symbols or anything of that nature so this is not a new scam. This is a scam that’s been going on for a long time. Glad you caught it.
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
Yeah, I was told by a tech friend this has been around awhile, they are just using more advanced ways to get people now!
@bwalter
@bwalter Ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm getting a big amazon delivery tomorrow. Didn't know about this. Will be careful from now on. Can't thank you enough❤❤❤!
@RadianceRush
@RadianceRush Ай бұрын
Thank you Heather. I've never heard of this!
@Earthy-Artist
@Earthy-Artist Ай бұрын
Your a little guardian angel Heather thanks for the heads up! Last year I had headed a different warning from you about not using a pressure canner on my unlevel stove top which you said would be unsafe. I still shudder to think what could have happened if I hadn't been made aware. Thankyou ☺ !
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
oh yeah!!!! Constance over at Cosmopolitan Cornbread had that happen to her and I shared that heads up! We gotta all stick together!
@Earthy-Artist
@Earthy-Artist Ай бұрын
​@@TheKneadyHomesteader Yes I agree! Do you know if Constance has a video about that? I looked on her channel but wasn't successful finding it I'm probably not dong the right sort of search, or maybe she included it in a video about another topic? I'm curious to hear her tell what happened, scary.
@tinabloomfield7228
@tinabloomfield7228 Ай бұрын
I've refused to use any QR code or put that app on my phone.....not even going there now!!!
@HopefulEmpath
@HopefulEmpath 28 күн бұрын
My phone had QR scan turned on by default under the Camera settings. I turned it off months ago.
@Vincent_Beers
@Vincent_Beers 8 күн бұрын
Most phones have it on by default if the phone has a camera.
@augustsnowfall5189
@augustsnowfall5189 28 күн бұрын
Thank you. Your warning came in to me and I spread it to two other people. Your good deed is going to go help many others!
@Elsa_318
@Elsa_318 Ай бұрын
Oh wow!! Thank you for sharing this information!! 💜💜💜
@sooofunny37
@sooofunny37 27 күн бұрын
Instant sub, Ty for uploading this thorough explanation. I used to work Customer Service for Amazon and am now a Vine Voice Amazon product reviewer. I had heard of the "brushing scam" but thought it meant you get a box of really nice hairbrushes.
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader 24 күн бұрын
hahaha the name is weird, isn't it? I am glad I am not the only one. hahaha Welcome! I am so happy you subscribed and look forward to seeing you in my comment section!
@jagoehring
@jagoehring Ай бұрын
GREAT INFO!!! Thanks for posting this!
@lorrainemagarian2677
@lorrainemagarian2677 13 күн бұрын
Thanks so much Heather! So glad to see you doing well these days!
@naomimartinez9385
@naomimartinez9385 Ай бұрын
I don't follow links in emails ever. If I get an email from say my bank. I close the email and use a link that I know for sure is to my bank. It is so worth the extra couple of seconds that takes me. I also don't use the QR codes often either. If there is an email to register a product that I purchased I will use that instead.
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
thats really great advice! they put those QR Codes on everything now!
@ronalddavis5905
@ronalddavis5905 Ай бұрын
Thank you Heather for the headsup, hope things are well with you and family.
@justmejust4553
@justmejust4553 Ай бұрын
I am a Proud Old School girl! who hates cell phones and refuse to cave into it lol imagine when everything goes digital and our money is in the hands of these scammers!
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
ugh! I can't even imagine how bad it's going to be.
@Denniss7420
@Denniss7420 7 күн бұрын
CASH served many of us well during c0vid...........I refused to participate in Any form of 'contact tracing'. And yes, my cellphone was shut off and left inside of my car when shopping.
@1AngryDonkeyRoper
@1AngryDonkeyRoper 10 күн бұрын
Most people dont know that QR codes compleatly bypass your phones security features. Good on your friend for warning you.
@tharp769
@tharp769 6 күн бұрын
Waaaat?!? I did not know that! Good Lord! Thx for the info.💗
@annmarie3520
@annmarie3520 Ай бұрын
Thanks Heather for the heads up!😘🙏🏻❤️✨
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@charlayneknapp42
@charlayneknapp42 Ай бұрын
Thank you for informing us. I really appreciate it.
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
Any time!
@HealthyDisrespectforAuthority
@HealthyDisrespectforAuthority 29 күн бұрын
@joinmeinthedirt5186
@joinmeinthedirt5186 Ай бұрын
In Sacramento CA they have fake parking meters with the QR code that does the same thing. They are getting to smart.
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
Man, Danny just told me people are putting them on gas pumps too! What in the world is happening? haha
@nancybarnett2832
@nancybarnett2832 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the heads up, I had not heard about this scam. Those dirty birds!
@darlenekuhn7626
@darlenekuhn7626 Ай бұрын
THANK YOU BLESS YOU! SHARED THIS OUT.
@lorettademaio4334
@lorettademaio4334 29 күн бұрын
Thank you for letting us know! I'm 63 yo and didn't even know that sender info can be found in the QR Code! I am going to spend more time with young people in hopes that they can teach me something. Again thank you for putting out this alert.
@brendadeberry3887
@brendadeberry3887 Ай бұрын
Thank you Heather for sharing this. 7:40
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@laurahouston8355
@laurahouston8355 17 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for the heads up. Very informative and first I’m hearing about it. All the best!
@janetatkinson9023
@janetatkinson9023 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the heads up Heather ❤
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@Killer_Turnip
@Killer_Turnip 29 күн бұрын
Didnt know about this, but ive been warned against scanning QR codes before. Its like clicking on link sent to you from a spam email. Who knows where it goes to and what its doing to your device.
@jbnorth4835
@jbnorth4835 Ай бұрын
Thank you for this message !
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
You are so welcome
@lidiahumble9177
@lidiahumble9177 13 күн бұрын
Mercy! Thanks Heather, I had not heard of this scam... of course am not one to scan any QR codes, but will share with my family. Glad to see you are well. 🙌🏼🤗🙌🏼 ✝️💟 Peace abound. 🙏🏻🕊💐
@harrietts
@harrietts Ай бұрын
Thank you for passing this along, I had not heard of it yet.
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
you are so welcome!
@emiilyjaane7
@emiilyjaane7 Ай бұрын
Omg Your mannerisms, voice and sweet soul, I feel like I'm in the future watching a Rosanna Pansino video! ❤
@TheKneadyHomesteader
@TheKneadyHomesteader Ай бұрын
I had to go look her up! hahaha I dont think I have ever gotten a more flattering compliment. LOL
@SaltwaterMom3
@SaltwaterMom3 28 күн бұрын
Thank you for making us aware of this. I had not heard of this scam yet. It saddens me that there are people out there that spend their time finding ways to take from us.
@MeleePelly62
@MeleePelly62 2 күн бұрын
You're adorable 💕 I love your hair! Thank you for sharing this information because I had not heard of the brush scam.
@lesleyannmcdaniel9191
@lesleyannmcdaniel9191 11 күн бұрын
I've never heard of this one. Thanks for the heads-up. If the scammers would just put their time and energy into something good, think of all they could accomplish. I never scan those evil codes, but I will be warning people.
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