It’s not your lucky day, but most likely it’s coming from someone using your personal information for their financial gain, if you received packages you didn’t order at your front steps.Don’t fall for the brushing scam that is using you as bait to boost their online ratings with fake information.
Why did I get a message about a package I didn’t order?
What to do if you get an unexpected package?
What to do if you get a package with your address but not your name?
What does brushing mean Amazon?
Third-party Amazon vendors send people products that they never actually purchased.The scam is all about exploiting Amazon’s search ranking system.There are items that have high sales volumes and good reviews.
Can I keep items delivered by mistake?
You have the right to keep them.The law is on your side as well.No law will require you to return the wrongly delivered items or pay for them.
Can you fake a tracking number?
Swindlers can stall and shift blame for the missing package to the shipping service if they provide a fake tracking number.Your purchase didn’t exist in the first place.You can get shipping notices without purchasing from a new website.
What does a suspicious package look like?
There are common characteristics of suspicious packages.Poor handwriting and misspellings.No return address, excessive postage, or no postage at all.There were ticking, abnormal sounds, and strange odors.
Why did I get a package from China that I didn’t order?
Unsolicited packages may be part of the so-called brushing scam.Companies that operate overseas purchase items and have them shipped to a random recipient with the intent of writing positive reviews.
Can you put a fake name on mail?
If the intent is not fraudulent, you can use a fake name or a pseudonym on the shipping address.
Can you send a letter without a last name?
You do not need a real name.The address is all you need.It is the location of the delivery.If the customer’s last name isn’t on the packing slip, don’t put it on the shipping label.
What if a company sends you an extra item?
Unordered merchandise can’t be sent to you and companies can’t demand payment.You don’t have to pay for things you get but don’t order.You don’t have to return unordered items.You can keep it as a free gift.
What happens if a return gets lost?
You can either use the automated system or speak with an agent if you lost your refund check.You can’t initiate a trace using the automated systems if you filed a married filing together.
Can a UPS delivery be faked?
Shoppers expecting package deliveries from top shipping companies could be at risk of fake delivery notices according to threat prevention experts.
Are there fake emails from UPS?
The UPS text scam is a type of scam in which fraudsters send text messages claiming to be from the shipping company with information about a delivery.The fake tracking numbers will be included in the message, along with a link to set a new delivery date.
Who get scammed the most?
Older victims lose more money.In 2020, those in their 30s lost an average of $5,570, while those in their 40s lost $7,832.The oldest Americans lost the most money to online fraud.
How do I know if a check is real?
In the upper-right corner and at the bottom of the magnetic ink character recognition line are the numbers that appear in legitimate checks.It’s a fake check if the numbers don’t match.There are low numbers, such as 101-400 on a personal check or 1,000-1,500 on a business check.
Does USPS scan packages for drugs?
Postal inspectors can check packages for drugs that are illegal to send through the mail.Some people think the Fourth Amendment protects them from having their packages searched, so they try to send drugs through the mail.