brushing scam

A Deerfield Beach woman received multiple unwanted packages as part of a 'brushing' scam, where scammers send random items with QR codes to steal personal information. The Better Business Bureau warns scanning the codes could install malware or expose data, and urges recipients to discard the packages and report the scam.

A mom received two boxes of Walmart chips she did not order. The package bears her name and address, but no charges appear on her bank account, and she does not have a Walmart account. The situation is suspected to be a brushing scam, though the items are inexpensive.

A UK family-owned business received a parcel containing two sealed bags of Aldi flour via Royal Mail, with the label generated by Sendcloud and tracking linked to Swindon. The business suspects the package may be part of a brushing scam but is not concerned about malicious substances due to the contents being ordinary flour.

A user received small packages from a brushing scam, including hunmui moisturizer and later empty packages, with no bank charges. Their parents are frustrated by the frequent deliveries and fear the scammer has their bank account information.