Attempt to ID the sender, double check recent orders and protect your identity are some of the tips the Better Business Bureau suggests to avoid 'brushing' scams.
What could be bad about getting the Santa treatment all year long? Plenty.
For example, in one case, a humidifier, a hand warmer, a flashlight, a Bluetooth speaker, and a computer vacuum cleaner arrived unordered. Often, the items received are lightweight and inexpensive to ship, such as ping pong balls and face masks. In a recent BBB Scam Tracker Report, one consumer shared, "A mysterious package was delivered to my home from a person I do not know, without me ordering any such package. When I tried to look up the return address, the search returned "brushing scam" hits."The fact that someone could have the items sent to you as if you purchased them indicates that they have some of your personal information, such as your name, address, and, possibly, phone number.
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