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

The scam begins as a typical brushing scam, but fraudsters use Amazon branding to deceive recipients. You don’t remember ...

Brushing scams typically involve being sent a low-quality item with no other information. The online seller uses your ...

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PALOS PARK, IL — If an unexpected package shows up at your door, but you didn’t order anything, it could be a “brushing scam.” Scammers are mailing out random packages, often from Amazon or other ...

The Federal Trade Commission is warning Americans about a new scam that starts right at your front door. According to a recent alert from the FTC, the scam begins with fraudsters sending a mysterious ...

A new version of package scams aims to steal your information. A new package scam started this summer, and it's likely to gain momentum as people start ordering their iPhone Airs and buying gifts for ...

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.

According to the latest research, scammers seem to be getting more creative, and this trend appears to be changing as QR codes gain more popularity now among scammers. Recent research from ...