{"id":34391,"date":"2025-04-23T08:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T15:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/?p=34391"},"modified":"2025-05-07T05:00:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T12:00:02","slug":"brushing-scam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/brushing-scam\/","title":{"rendered":"Brushing Scam: The Sneaky E-Commerce Fraud You Need to Watch For"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-is_sticky=\"false\" data-sticky_toc_position=\"left\" data-hide_sticky_on_mobile=\"false\" data-sticky_button_icon='&lt;svg style=\"color:#000000;\" class=\"ub_sticky-toc-open-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"34px\" width=\"34px\" viewBox=\"0, 0, 448, 512\"&gt;&lt;path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M0 96C0 78.33 14.33 64 32 64H416C433.7 64 448 78.33 448 96C448 113.7 433.7 128 416 128H32C14.33 128 0 113.7 0 96zM0 256C0 238.3 14.33 224 32 224H416C433.7 224 448 238.3 448 256C448 273.7 433.7 288 416 288H32C14.33 288 0 273.7 0 256zM416 448H32C14.33 448 0 433.7 0 416C0 398.3 14.33 384 32 384H416C433.7 384 448 398.3 448 416C448 433.7 433.7 448 416 448z\"&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;' data-sticky_button_color=\"#000000\" data-sticky_toc_width=\"320px\" class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-42c4926f-e4d7-4384-8a15-ce8e8276af74\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/brushing-scam\/#0-what-is-a-brushing-scam-\" style=\"\">What Is a Brushing Scam?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/brushing-scam\/#1-how-a-brushing-scam-plays-out-\" style=\"\">How a Brushing Scam Plays Out?<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/brushing-scam\/#2-step-1-steal-data-\" style=\"\">Step 1: Steal Data<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/brushing-scam\/#3-step-2-create-a-fake-buyer-account-\" style=\"\">Step 2: Create a Fake Buyer Account<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/brushing-scam\/#4-step-3-place-an-order-using-your-stolen-credentials-\" style=\"\">Step 3: Place an Order Using Your Stolen Credentials<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/brushing-scam\/#5-step-4-the-product-gets-shipped-\" style=\"\">Step 4: The Product Gets Shipped<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/brushing-scam\/#6-step-5-fake-5-star-reviews-\" style=\"\">Step 5: Fake 5-Star Reviews<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/brushing-scam\/#7-the-hidden-risks-of-brushing-scams-\" style=\"\">The Hidden Risks of Brushing Scams<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/brushing-scam\/#8-personal-information-is-at-risk-\" style=\"\">Personal Information Is at Risk\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/brushing-scam\/#9-misleading-product-reviews-\" style=\"\">Misleading Product Reviews<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/brushing-scam\/#10-wire-transfer-scams-\" style=\"\">Wire Transfer Scams<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/brushing-scam\/#11-malware-threats-\" style=\"\">Malware Threats<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/brushing-scam\/#12-gift-card-scams-\" style=\"\">Gift Card Scams<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/brushing-scam\/#13-reported-cases-of-brushing-scams-\" style=\"\">Reported Cases of Brushing Scams<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/brushing-scam\/#14-singapore-couple-received-over-100-unordered-parcels-\" style=\"\">Singapore Couple Received Over 100 Unordered Parcels<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/brushing-scam\/#15-australians-receiving-random-items-in-the-mail-\" style=\"\">Australians Receiving Random Items in the Mail<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/brushing-scam\/#16-what-to-do-if-you-receive-an-unsolicited-package-\" style=\"\">What to Do If You Receive an Unsolicited Package?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/brushing-scam\/#17-the-lore-of-unexpected-package-deliveries-\" style=\"\">The Lore of Unexpected Package Deliveries<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If a package you didn\u2019t order ever shows up at your door, don\u2019t assume it\u2019s a harmless mistake or a gift; it could be part of a brushing scam.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brushing scams are common on major e-commerce platforms like Amazon and AliExpress, where shady sellers send cheap, unsolicited items to random people just so they can leave fake \u201cverified\u201d reviews and boost their product rankings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brushing fraud often means your personal information has been exposed or misused. In fact, over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.which.co.uk\/news\/article\/one-million-households-in-the-uk-potentially-hit-by-amazon-brushing-scams-aOlvL6a9vXC9\">one million households in the UK<\/a> have been targeted by Amazon brushing scams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how the scam works, what it means for your privacy, and what to do if it happens to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"search_mb_2020 scfb_mb_search scfb_full_search blog_content_search\"> <div class=\"search-form-2020\"  data-js-r=\"search.form\">\n    <div class=\"row tabs-content\">\n        <div class=\"scf-tooltip-badge-target\" data-badge-number=\"1\" data-badge-position=\"badge-bl\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-sm-3\">\n\n            <div class=\"tabs\" data-pause=\"false\">\n                <div class=\"dropdown-overlay\"  data-js-r=\"search.form.dropdown_overlay\"><\/div>\n                <a data-item=\"0\" data-type=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/\" class=' active '><i class=\"si-user\"><\/i> 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class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-19-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-19-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-19-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-19-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-19-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-19-640x360.png 640w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-19-1250x703.png 1250w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-19-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-19.png 1960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Brushing scams are designed to fake sales and boost a seller\u2019s ranking on e-commerce platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A seller either pays someone to place a fake order or uses another person\u2019s details, like your name and address, to do it. To make the transaction appear real, they ship a low-cost item or even an empty box.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the order is marked as delivered, the seller leaves a fake review to inflate their product\u2019s ratings and visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some scammers even mimic genuine shopping behavior by clicking on competitor products before \u201cbuying\u201d their own. This manipulates the platform\u2019s algorithm, as click-to-buy patterns influence search rankings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, brushing scams are linked to broader fraud networks, including <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/money-laundering-tactics-romance-scammers-send-money-to-victims\/\">money laundering tactics <\/a>used by romance scammers, where stolen identities and shipping addresses are used to move goods and cover criminal activity.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-how-a-brushing-scam-plays-out-\"><strong>How a Brushing Scam Plays Out?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>A simple look at how scammers use your stolen info to make fake purchases and write fake reviews:<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-step-1-steal-data-\"><strong>Step 1: Steal Data<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Scammers gather your shipping details from sources like leaked databases, which expose personal information such as your name, address, and phone number. Third-party sellers may also collect and misuse customer data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even a single purchase from a lesser-known website can result in your information being sold or stolen. Scammers use this stolen data to send packages and post fake reviews without your consent.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-step-2-create-a-fake-buyer-account-\"><strong>Step 2: Create a Fake Buyer Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Scammers create fake buyer profiles on sites like <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/online-shopping-scams\/\">Amazon<\/a>, eBay, or AliExpress using stolen names and details. These profiles help them place fake orders that seem like real purchases. They can then leave positive reviews, making the products look trustworthy.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more they do this, the higher the product ratings get, even though there\u2019s no real customer feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-step-3-place-an-order-using-your-stolen-credentials-\"><strong>Step 3: Place an Order Using Your Stolen Credentials<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>In this scam, the scammer uses your name and address to make a fake purchase. They pay for the product, but it looks like a real sale on the platform. Since the item is sent to your address, the purchase is marked as &#8220;verified,&#8221; making it seem like you bought it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This helps the fraudster gain trust from other buyers who rely on the &#8220;verified purchase&#8221; tag, even though they didn\u2019t pay for anything.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-step-4-the-product-gets-shipped-\"><strong>Step 4: The Product Gets Shipped<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Once the product arrives, the scammer uses your details to write a fake review, making it look like you&#8217;re a satisfied customer. Because the order is &#8220;verified,&#8221; the review seems more credible, tricking others into thinking the product is good.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-step-5-fake-5-star-reviews-\"><strong>Step 5: Fake 5-Star Reviews<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>After the product is delivered, the scammer can use your details to post a fake review, making it seem like you&#8217;re a happy customer. Since the order is marked as &#8220;verified,&#8221; the review appears more trustworthy, giving the product a false reputation of being popular and reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-the-hidden-risks-of-brushing-scams-\"><strong>The Hidden Risks of Brushing Scams<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Unwanted packages might seem harmless, but they can be a sign of serious privacy and security issues. Here are some risks you may face if you&#8217;re a victim of a brushing scam.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-personal-information-is-at-risk-\"><strong>Personal Information Is at Risk <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>If you get a package you didn\u2019t order, it means someone has your details, like your name, phone number, and address. It might not seem serious at first, but it shows your information is out there without your permission.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your information is used in a scam, it could be targeted again, this time for something bigger, like<a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/signs-of-identity-theft\/\"> identity theft<\/a> or financial fraud. That\u2019s where a quick<a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/reverse-lookup\/\"> reverse lookup by Social Catfish <\/a>can make all the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"search_mb_2020 scfb_mb_search scfb_full_search blog_content_search\"> <div class=\"search-form-2020\"  data-js-r=\"search.form\">\n    <div class=\"row tabs-content\">\n        <div class=\"scf-tooltip-badge-target\" data-badge-number=\"1\" data-badge-position=\"badge-bl\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-sm-3\">\n\n            <div class=\"tabs\" data-pause=\"false\">\n                <div class=\"dropdown-overlay\"  data-js-r=\"search.form.dropdown_overlay\"><\/div>\n                <a data-item=\"0\" data-type=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/\" class=' active '><i class=\"si-user\"><\/i> <span>Name<\/span><\/a>\n                <a data-item=\"1\" data-type=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/reverse-email-address-search\/\" class=' '><i class=\"si-email\"><\/i> <span>Email<\/span><\/a>\n    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value=\"TL\">Timor-leste<\/option><option value=\"TG\">Togo<\/option><option value=\"TK\">Tokelau<\/option><option value=\"TO\">Tonga<\/option><option value=\"TT\">Trinidad and Tobago<\/option><option value=\"TN\">Tunisia<\/option><option value=\"TR\">Turkey<\/option><option value=\"TM\">Turkmenistan<\/option><option value=\"TC\">Turks and Caicos Islands<\/option><option value=\"TV\">Tuvalu<\/option><option value=\"UG\">Uganda<\/option><option value=\"UA\">Ukraine<\/option><option value=\"AE\">United Arab Emirates<\/option><option value=\"UM\">United States Minor Outlying Islands<\/option><option value=\"UY\">Uruguay<\/option><option value=\"UZ\">Uzbekistan<\/option><option value=\"VU\">Vanuatu<\/option><option value=\"VE\">Venezuela<\/option><option value=\"VN\">Viet Nam<\/option><option value=\"VG\">Virgin Islands, British<\/option><option value=\"VI\">Virgin Islands, U.S.<\/option><option value=\"WF\">Wallis and Futuna<\/option><option value=\"EH\">Western Sahara<\/option><option value=\"YE\">Yemen<\/option><option value=\"ZM\">Zambia<\/option><\/select>                <\/div>\n                \n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"row list \">\n                <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter email here\" name=\"email\" maxlength=\"100\" value=\"\" >\n                <label class=\"scf-tooltip-val\">Start Here: Search an Email<\/label>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"row list \">\n                <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter phone here\" name=\"phone\" maxlength=\"12\" value=\"\"  data-js-r=\"search.input.phone\">\n                <label class=\"scf-tooltip-val\">Start Here: Search a Phone Number<\/label>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"row list \">\n                <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter username here\" name=\"username\" maxlength=\"100\">\n                <label class=\"scf-tooltip-val\">Start Here: Search a Username<\/label>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"row list \">\n                <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Enter address here\" name=\"address\" maxlength=\"100\"  data-js-r=\"search.input.address\"  autocomplete=\"off\" >\n                <label class=\"scf-tooltip-val\">Start Here: Search an Address<\/label>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"row list image \" >\n                <span>Browse and upload image here <\/span>\n                                    <form method=\"post\">\n                        <input type=\"file\" name=\"image[]\" aria-label=\"Search an Image\" aria-required=\"true\" accept=\"image\/*\"  data-js-r=\"search.input.image_single\">\n                        <label class=\"scf-tooltip-val\">Start Here: Search an Image<\/label>\n                        <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"search_type\" value=\"4\" \/>\n                    <\/form>                \n                                    <div class=\"file-progress-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"file-progress-value\">Uploading...<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"file-progress\">\n                        <div class=\"file-progress-value\">Uploading...<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <label class=\"scf-tooltip-val anim\" style=\"display: block;\"><\/label>\n        \n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-sm-2 text-center\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"go\"  data-js-r=\"search.go\">Search<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- Bulk -->\n       \n    <p class=\"respect-privacy\"><span class=\"si-secured-fill\"><\/span> We Respect Your Privacy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<script>\n    var uploaded_images = [];\n<\/script><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-misleading-product-reviews-\"><strong>Misleading Product Reviews<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>When scammers post fake reviews through brushing, they make a product look better than it really is. Since many people read reviews before buying, seeing lots of 5-star ratings makes the product seem safe and worth it. But often, these products are low quality, misleading, or even fake.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This not only wastes people\u2019s money but also makes it harder to trust online shopping and spot what\u2019s real.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-wire-transfer-scams-\"><strong>Wire Transfer Scams<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Brushing scams can sometimes expose your personal data to larger fraud networks. Once that information is out there, scammers may use it in other schemes, such as<a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wire-transfer-scams-scammers-use-money-transfer-services-to-steal-your-money\/\"> wire transfer scams<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These scams often involve tricking victims into sending money through services like Zelle or Western Union, making the funds difficult to trace or recover.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-malware-threats-\"><strong>Malware Threats<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Some surprise packages may include QR codes or tracking notices that mimic <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/%20https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/usps-scam\/\">USPS-related scams<\/a>. These notices may direct you to malicious sites that steal your data or install malware.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-gift-card-scams-\"><strong>Gift Card Scams<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Some brushing scam packages include QR codes or inserts claiming you\u2019ve won a reward, like a gift card. These offers may seem tempting, but scanning the code or visiting the website often leads to malicious pages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These tactics are part of broader<a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/gift-card-scams\/\"> gift card scams<\/a>, in which scammers collect personal information, push you to make purchases, or trick you into giving away payment details.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-reported-cases-of-brushing-scams-\"><strong>Reported Cases of Brushing Scams<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-19-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-19-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-19-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-19-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-19-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-19-640x360.png 640w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-19-1250x703.png 1250w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-19-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-19.png 1960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The following cases are the highlights of some brushing scams happening out there:<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-singapore-couple-received-over-100-unordered-parcels-\"><strong>Singapore Couple Received Over 100 Unordered Parcels<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Terrence Chong and his wife in Singapore received over 100 unwanted parcels in about two and a half months. Most came from sites like Shopee and Lazada and often had empty or wrongly labeled items.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After they reported it, Shopee found and banned the accounts behind it, and the deliveries stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-australians-receiving-random-items-in-the-mail-\"><strong>Australians Receiving Random Items in the Mail<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>In Australia, some people have received random items like anti-snore plugs and other cheap goods they didn\u2019t order. This is part of a brushing scam, where sellers send things to real addresses so they can post fake reviews and look more trustworthy online.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ACCC warns people to stay alert, use secure payment methods, and check sites like IDCARE for help.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-what-to-do-if-you-receive-an-unsolicited-package-\"><strong>What to Do If You Receive an Unsolicited Package? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>If you receive a package you didn&#8217;t order:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Notify the e-commerce platform (e.g., Amazon, Shopee) about the unsolicited delivery.\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Getting these packages might mean someone has your personal information. It&#8217;s a good idea to keep an eye on your accounts for any unusual activity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try not to scan QR codes that some packages may contain. They often lead to malicious websites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-the-lore-of-unexpected-package-deliveries-\"><strong>The Lore of Unexpected Package Deliveries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Brushing scams might seem harmless, but they\u2019re a red flag for deeper privacy risks. If you receive unexpected packages, it could mean your personal information, such as your name, address, or even <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/banking-scams-how-scammers-gain-access-to-your-bank-account-information\/\">bank details<\/a>, has been exposed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In rare cases, brushing victims have been found to unknowingly become <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/money-laundering-scams-scam-victims-dont-know-they-are-a-money-mule\/\">money mules<\/a>, used to receive or forward goods purchased with stolen information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid clicking suspicious links or scanning QR codes; they might lead to phishing sites. Your data is valuable, and protecting it now can prevent bigger headaches later. If you suspect your information has been compromised, <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/search-specialist\/\">Social Catfish\u2019s Search Specialist<\/a> service can help you investigate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/reviews\/666c9b9eb31f4443a15ce12c\">Pat Carr<\/a>, one of our clients, has to say:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>Josh was excellent he found out everything I needed to know. Sadly to say my man was defiantly a cat fish. 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