In most cases, the source is a scam called “brushing.”
Here’s why you’re getting free loot.
What Is Brushing?
Maybe you were even further confused by the sheer randomness of what the shipment contained.
The answer to “Why am I receiving all these things I didn’t order?”
is “brushing.”
If you’ve never heard of it, you certainly wouldn’t be alone.
Online storefronts with multiple sellers, such asAmazon.com, are intensely competitive.
This is where the brushing scam comes in.
These days fake reviews from un-verified purchasers just don’t cut it.
That alone juices their sales numbers.
Once they’ve done so enough times, the listing takes on a life of its own.
How did it get so many positive reviews?"
there is a good chance the seller artificially boosted the reviews with brushing or similar scams.
Should You Be Worried About Brushing?
We’ve used the words “fraud” and “scam” quite a few times so far.
Concern over your Amazon account being compromised or your identity being stolen is a completely natural reaction.
They don’t want anything from you.
They didn’t have to hack your Amazon account or steal your identity to send it.
There’s nothing wrong with playing it safe.
What Should You Do With the Unsolicited Package?
Maybe the universe really wants you to have that motion-activated toilet bowl light.
