Have you ever gotten a package you didn’t order? It might seem like a fun surprise, but it might be the setup for a scam known as brushing.

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?

Scammers are taking the old “brushing scam” and making it more dangerous. Traditionally, brushing scams involved sending you packages you didn’t order so sellers could post fake reviews in your name.

Have you ever received an unexpected package in the mail? It may not be a gift – you could be the victim of a brushing scam, according to the United States Postal Inspection Service. A brushing scam ...

Unsolicited packages, often containing cheap, low-value items, could be a sign of a scam known as 'brushing' and potential identity theft.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community about a new and sophisticated scam known as a “brushing scam”. A brushing scam occurs when fraudsters send ...

If a mystery package shows up on your doorstep, don’t assume it’s a lucky break. It could mean your personal information has been exposed. The U.S. Postal Service is warning Americans about a ...

Got a text message from USPS about a package that you don't quite remember ordering? The impulse to click on the link to jog your memory about the delivery or to see why a package you were expecting ...