Douglas County officials warn of new ‘Brushing’ scam ahead of holidays
A scam called ‘Brushing’ is sweeping the nation this holiday season. The Better Business Bureau said it starts with a package showing up at your front door that you didn’t expect. It usually a lightweight gift,
New twist on brushing scam prompts warning from local police departments
Brushing scams have been on Contact 2’s radar since 2018. That’s when we met a Chesterfield man who said he’d received more than two dozen items randomly shipped to his family’s home. We found it was happening to folks across the country.
Free Package or Scam? Experts Warn About Rising Brushing Scam During the Holidays
For many, online shopping is the go-to way to check off holiday gift lists. But what if you received a package you weren’t expecting? It could be part of an elaborate scam that’s making its rounds this holiday season.
Pelham police warn of recent ‘brushing scam’
Police are saying that the gift you receive can be kept, but that the QR code should not be scanned whatsoever. The Pelham Police Department is advising people to keep their eyes open for any unusual or unexpected gifts.
New 'brushing scam' popping up in Utah
If an unexpected package with a gift in it arrives at your house, it might not be a gift at all t could be a part of what police are calling a "brushing scam" w
Protect your porch from brushing scams
Patrol Officer Cody Holder of the Wausau Police Department said he was not aware of any brushing scams in the area. “I’m not saying it’s not here yet, but it seems relativel
Did you get a package you didn't order? It may be a brushing scam.
They can range from a "victimless" crime to one that involves scanning a QR code to find out who the package is from. ...
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Robinson warns community of frequent local scam
Robinson Police say residents should call the department to report scams in the community. It’s called a brushing scam.
Holiday shopper brushing scam
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'Brushing' scam has online shoppers in Metro Detroit on alert as packages arrive at their front door
It's easy to get caught up in the holiday rush and let your guard down when it comes to scams, including this unsolicited ...
Beware of the “brushing” scam
With the holidays just around the corner, the Valley View Police Department is warning the community of a recent scam ...
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An unexpected package at your front door? It may be a ‘brushing scam’
According to the United States Postal Inspection Service, the packages either have no return address or is that of a retailer ...
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New brushing scam: Watch out for unexpected gifts with QR codes, here's why
Medford Lakes police posted a warning of a new brushing scam that entices recipients to scan a QR code to learn who may have ...
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What is a brushing scam? What to know and how to protect yourself
MULLICA HILL, N.J. (WPVI) -- As holiday cheer is arriving in the form of boxes in the delivery truck, authorities are putting out warnings about unsolicited packages in the form of a "brushing ...