The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) has released a public service announcement warning about a rising scam targeting individuals across the United States. This new scam, dubbed "brushing scams, ...

Receiving a package you didn't order might seem harmless, but the FBI says one detail inside these mystery deliveries should ...

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.

Have you heard of a brushing scam? If not, Laurens County Sheriff's Office in South Carolina wants you to be aware because they are hearing reports of the scam in the area. Authorities say the scam ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Have you ever received parcels you didn't order? (Matt Molloy via Getty Images) An unexpected parcel arrives at your door. You ...

Brushing scams typically involve being sent a low-quality item with no other information. The online seller uses your ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The FBI is warning people of a new scam involving fake packages with QR codes designed to steal data. If people scan the code on a package they were not ...

A new package scam started this summer, and it's likely to gain momentum as people start ordering their iPhone Airs and buying gifts for the holidays. Picture getting a package delivered to your front ...

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Last year, I received a package with an electronic cat fountain I didn’t order – and I don’t even have a cat. At the time, I chalked it up to a common “brushing” scam, where a seller sends you an ...

PALOS PARK, IL — If an unexpected package shows up at your door, but you didn’t order anything, it could be a “brushing scam.” Scammers are mailing out random packages, often from Amazon or other ...