Scam Alert: Beware of “QR Code” on Unexpected Packages

Scam Alert: QR Code on an Unexpected Package //

Imagine receiving an unexpected package addressed to you. Inside, there’s a note claiming it’s a gift, but it doesn’t mention who sent it. Instead, it asks you to scan a QR code to find out more or to get return instructions. While this might seem intriguing, it could be a tactic to steal your personal information.

If you’re confident it’s a genuine gift, you can keep it. However, be aware that such scenarios could involve a new variation of a brushing scam.

The Risks of Scanning Unknown QR Codes

Scanning the QR code might redirect you to a phishing website designed to harvest your sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords, or credit card details. Worse, it could install malware on your device, providing hackers with unauthorized access.

Steps to Take If You Scanned the QR Code

If you mistakenly scanned the QR code and provided your credentials, act quickly:

Monitoring and Safeguarding Against Identity Theft

If you suspect misuse of your personal information, follow these steps:

  1. Obtain your free credit report from AnnualCreditReport.com and review it for unfamiliar accounts or activities. Free weekly reports are available.
  2. Check your bank and credit card statements for unauthorized transactions.
  3. Consider additional measures to protect your identity, such as freezing your credit or placing a fraud alert on your report.

What to Do If Your Identity Is Compromised

If identity theft occurs, report the incident and create a recovery plan at IdentityTheft.gov.

Proactive Tips for Staying Secure

What About the Package?

By law, you are generally allowed to keep unordered packages as gifts. Learn more about your rights when you get unordered merchandise here.

Source: Consumer.ftc.gov

 

 


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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Data Breach

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (“Harvard Pilgrim”) filed a data breach notice with the Office of the Vermont Attorney General regarding a cybersecurity incident which may have compromised personal and/or protected health information. The breach occurred between March 28, 2023, and April 17, 2023, and involved the unauthorized copying of sensitive data from Harvard Pilgrim’s systems.

On April 17, 2023, Harvard Pilgrim, according to the data breach notice, discovered it was the target of a ransomware attack affecting systems used to service members, accounts, brokers, and providers. On December 30, 2024, Harvard Pilgrim determined that sensitive files containing personal and health information were accessed and copied during the breach.

The information potentially exposed includes:

Personal Information: Name, physical address, and date of birth.

Health Insurance Information: Health insurance account details.

Clinical Information: Diagnoses, treatment details, dates of service, and provider names.

Have You Been Impacted by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Data Breach?

If you have questions about the data breach or have experienced fraud, identity theft, or other harm as a result, please reach out to us. Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is here to help you understand your rights and explore potential legal claims.

Alternatively, please contact Michael Yarnoff, Esq., (215) 792-6676, Ext. 804, [email protected], [email protected], for a free, no-obligation evaluation of your legal options.

Kehoe Law Firm’s class action legal services are provided on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you are not responsible for any fees or litigation expenses.

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E&M Insurance Data Breach

E&M Insurance LLC filed a data breach notice with the Office of the Vermont Attorney General regarding a “network security incident impacting [its] corporate email environment.” 

E&M Insurance’s data breach notice stated that “[o]n December 17, 2024, [the company] discovered that between February 8, 2024 and February 20, 2024, certain emails containing personal information were stored in an impacted account and may have been subject to unauthorized access or acquisition.”

Have You Been Impacted by the E&M Insurance Data Breach?

If you have questions about the data breach or have experienced fraud, identity theft, or other harm as a result, please reach out to us. Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is here to help you understand your rights and explore potential legal claims.

Alternatively, please contact Michael Yarnoff, Esq., (215) 792-6676, Ext. 804, [email protected], [email protected], for a free, no-obligation evaluation of your legal options.

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Medusind Data Breach – 360,934 Impacted

Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is making individuals aware that Florida-based Medusind, Inc. (Medusind), “a revenue cycle management company that provides billing support to health care organizations,” has reported a data breach to the Office of the Maine Attorney General.

The data breach affected 360,934 individuals and occurred on December 29, 2023, when Medusind “discovered suspicious activity within its IT network.”

According to Medusind’s Notice of Data Breach, a “cybercriminal may have obtained . . . certain files containing . . . personal information.”

Medusind’s data breach notification letter stated that it “. . . determined that some of these files contain name and information in one or more of the following categories: health insurance and billing information (such as insurance policy numbers or claims/benefits information), payment information (such as debit/credit card numbers or bank account information), health information (such as medical history, medical record number, or prescription information), government identification (such as Social Security number, taxpayer ID, driver’s license, or passport number), and other personal information (such as date of birth, email, address, or phone number).”

Have You Been Impacted by the Medusind Data Breach?

If you have questions about the data breach or have experienced fraud, identity theft, or other harm as a result, please reach out to us. Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is here to help you understand your rights and explore potential legal claims.

Alternatively, please contact Michael Yarnoff, Esq., (215) 792-6676, Ext. 804, [email protected], [email protected], for a free, no-obligation evaluation of your legal options.

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Allegheny Health Network Data Breach – Approximately 300,000 Impacted

On January 21, 2025, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that “Allegheny Health Network has suffered a data breach, resulting in the potential compromise of personal information for nearly 300,000 home care patients.”

Reportedly, Allegheny Health Network (AHN) has “. . . notified the Massachusetts attorney general that a health system vendor, IntraSystems LLC, found that a third party had been able to access some of patients’ personal information, including names, birthdates, addresses, Social Security numbers, financial account numbers and health insurance between Oct. 11 and Nov. 19. After investigating the incident, AHN began sending data breach notification letters Friday to some 293,900 home medical equipment and home infusion patients.”

In a January 17, 2025 press release, AHN stated that “[i]mpacted patients are being notified by IntraSystems in accordance with HIPAA and applicable state law. The affected personal information may have included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, financial account numbers (but no access codes), health insurance identification numbers and other health insurance information, and treatment information including diagnoses, provider information, treatments/procedures, dates of service, prescription information, and medical device serial numbers.”

Have You Been Impacted by the Allegheny Health Network Data Breach?

If you have questions about the data breach or have experienced fraud, identity theft, or other harm as a result, please reach out to us. Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is here to help you understand your rights and explore potential legal claims.

Alternatively, please contact Michael Yarnoff, Esq., (215) 792-6676, Ext. 804, [email protected], [email protected], for a free, no-obligation evaluation of your legal options.

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Agenus Inc. (AGEN) Shareholder Derivative Lawsuit

Agenus Inc. Shareholder Derivative Complaint (AGEN) 

A shareholder derivative complaint was filed on January 15, 2025, against certain officers and directors of Agenus Inc. (NASDAQ: AGEN), alleging violations of state and federal law which occurred between January 23, 2023, and July 17, 2024. View the Agenus complaint.

If you own shares of Agenus, you may have legal claims against the company’s directors and officers.

To help us assess your legal options, please complete our securities questionnaire. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss the case and your legal rights, click here to send us a message or contact Michael Yarnoff, Esq., at (215) 792-6676, Ext. 804, or by email at [email protected] or [email protected], for a free, no-obligation evaluation of your potential claims.

Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is a leading, multidisciplinary plaintiff-side class action law firm committed to protecting investors from securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The firm’s partners have collectively served as Lead Counsel or Co-Lead Counsel in high-profile cases that have secured over $10 billion in recoveries for both institutional and individual investors.

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