That surprise package on your porch might not be a gift — it could be a warning sign. The USPS wants Americans to take this ...

The U.S. Postal Service is alerting consumers about a rising wave of "brushing scams" that involve receiving unsolicited ...

Be on high alert, because if a mystery package comes to your doorstep, there’s a possibility your personal information has been exposed. As a result, the U.S. Postal Service is warning Americans about ...

Unsolicited packages may signal a brushing scam where your data is used to post fake reviews and inflate a seller’s sales, rankings, and reputation.

Inside the package will be something explaining that this is a complimentary item you are receiving. “All we request is that ...

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — Bob Randolph likes spicy food so when he got an email saying to fill out a survey to win a set of spices, ...

Many Amazon brushing scam packages are from third-party sellers – and an Amazon spokesperson said the company takes action against them. The sellers are trying to boost their reviews, Jennifer ...

Authorities are warning about a brushing scam. Here's how it works. Technology expert Tony Sebaj says that scanning the QR code won't necessarily cause any harm, but the website you visit may ask ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — 'Brushing' scam delivers unordered packages to your door. A 3rd party seller sends items to your address, then writes a fake review to boost sales ...

The brushing scam starts with a package delivery from Amazon or another service. There is no return address; instead, the unexpected package has a QR code that when scanned, pretends to show you ...

A "brushing" scam is when someone receives an unexpected gift or item not ordered in the mail from a place like Amazon or other company. Examples of gifts include, rings, ...

The brushing scam warning comes as part of a broader initiative by the USPS called “Project Safe Delivery,” launched in 2023 to combat mail-related crime. Since its rollout, ...