Residents are being warned to stay alert for a new scam involving unsolicited packages and malicious QR codes that could put personal and financial information at risk. Officials say the scheme is a ...

Ever wondered why seemingly harmless Amazon packages are suddenly landing on your doorstep with no sender name, no return address—just a mysterious QR code tucked inside, inviting you to scan it?

A plain white envelope shows up in your mailbox. It is addressed to you. It may even have a tracking number. The sender's name looks unfamiliar, but the delivery seems real. Then you open it. Nothing ...