Receiving a package you didn’t order might seem harmless — or even exciting — but it could be a setup for fraud. Scammers are sending out mystery packages, sometimes with QR codes, as part of a ...

If a surprise package arrives at your door, you might think it’s your lucky day. An unexpected gift can be a treat! But if something seems too good to be true, it probably is—and this “gift” may be ...

Can I keep a package delivered to my door by mistake in Rhode Island? What's the law?

NEW YORK -- Most people who buy things online just have to worry about their deliveries being delayed or never arriving. But some people are dealing with a different problem altogether: getting weird ...

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Have you ever received an unexpected package in the mail? It may not be a gift – you could be the victim of a brushing scam, according to the United States Postal Inspection Service. A brushing scam ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Receive a random package you didn’t order? You may be a victim of a ‘brushing’ scheme. Here’s how it works — and the 1 thing ...

Scammers are taking the old “brushing scam” and making it more dangerous. Traditionally, brushing scams involved sending you packages you didn’t order so sellers could post fake reviews in your name.

As the holiday season ramps up, scammers are getting more creative, hitting consumers in several different ways. Here are 3 scams the Better Business Bureau is warning you should watch out for. First, ...

Can I keep a package delivered to my door by mistake? What's the law in Vermont?

If you receive a package addressed to a previous resident or someone else at your mailing address, don't open it. You should ...