Massachusetts residents should be careful when and if surprise packages arrive at their homes.
The Postal Service Issues Scam Warning for Massachusetts Residents
Every day, scams are being sent to us via email, text, phone call, and even through mail delivery. One scam that has seen an increase is the brushing scam, which involves surprise or unsolicited packages arriving in mailboxes and on doorsteps.
What’s the Purpose of Brushing Scams?
According to the United States Postal Inspection Service, the intention is to give the impression that the recipient is a verified buyer who has written positive online reviews of the merchandise. In other words, they write a fake review in your name. While this may seem harmless, it’s not, especially since the thieves have your personal information.
Massachusetts Residents: Pay Attention to Another Version of the Brushing Scam That’s Going Around
The United States Postal Inspection Service is warning Massachusetts residents of another variation of the brushing scam called quishing. This version of the brushing scam includes a QR code that will send you to bogus websites, which, though they may look legitimate, will steal your personal and financial information when scanned…