Jan 6, 2025 · Free gifts might seem like fun — but when an unexpected package lands on your doorstep, it may come with a higher cost than you expected. Scammers are sending people fake …

Dec 4, 2025 · Have you recently received an Amazon package that you didn’t order? It may be part of a scam called “brushing.” This scheme involves a package from Amazon showing up at your doorstep …

Aug 19, 2024 · This scam is called brushing, and it has recently been popping up nationwide. Suddenly, boxes of unordered (by the recipient) merchandise from Amazon or other online sellers begin arriving.

Aug 20, 2024 · If you’ve received a package you didn’t order, you shouldn’t ignore it—it could be a brushing scam, and can actually do you harm.

May 18, 2025 · But the package wasn't a joke. Simmons, as he would come to learn, had unwillingly become the target of a scam known as “brushing.” The scheme is reportedly designed to exploit …

If you have received suspicious communication claiming to be from Amazon and you don't have an account with us, report it at [email protected]. For more information on the most common …

Mar 12, 2025 · But Amazon scams go way beyond just phishing. Understanding how different Amazon scams work can help you spot them and protect yourself. Read on to learn about 14 common …

Sep 10, 2024 · (NewsNation) — More Americans are receiving delivered packages containing goods they didn’t order, which may be a scam known as “brushing” that has become more common across …

Oct 21, 2025 · Amazon has a "Report Unwanted Package" form online. If the package appears to have come from another established business, you should contact them directly. You can ask the …

Jan 14, 2026 · Receiving random packages you didn’t order? Learn how the Amazon package scam works, why it happens, and what to do if you’re affected.