Be on high alert, because if this comes to your doorstep, there’s a possibility your personal information has been exposed.

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

Be on high alert, because if this comes to your doorstep, there’s a possibility your personal information has been exposed.

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

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...