In another shocking incident of cybercrime, it has been reported that scammers are increasingly using a trick known as brushing to deceive online shoppers and artificially boost product reviews on ...

A popular scam is known as 'brushing', an unordered package that shows up on your doorstep. It has your address but no information on the sender; however, you can bet that someone is benefiting from ...

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If a mystery package shows up on your doorstep, don’t assume it’s a lucky break. It could mean your personal information has been exposed. The U.S. Postal Service is warning Americans about a ...

Free boxloads of merchandise from Amazon or other companies right on your doorstep! What could be bad about getting the Santa treatment all year long? Plenty! Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns ...

The U.S. Postal Service is warning consumers about a growing scam called “brushing,” where unsolicited packages are sent to harvested addresses to inflate the reputation of an unscrupulous online ...

Have you ever received an unexpected package in the mail? It may not be a gift – you could be the victim of a brushing scam, according to the United States Postal Inspection Service. A brushing scam ...

Scammers are taking the old “brushing scam” and making it more dangerous. Traditionally, brushing scams involved sending you packages you didn’t order so sellers could post fake reviews in your name.

Officials are warning drivers and cellphone users about new text message scams claiming to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles — threatening “final notice” to target victims — and other brushing, ...

Surprise packages may represent a potential scam. Nothing beats finding an unexpected package at your door. While we all love free stuff, a surprise delivery could carry a hidden cost − it might be a ...