First free seeds from China, now free Amazon packages. What you need to know about 'brushing' scams

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'The fact that someone was able to have the items sent to you as if you purchased them indicates that they probably have some of your personal information ... ,' the Better Business Bureau said.

The BBB gave a few examples of what some people have found in the usually lightweight packages: flashlights, Bluetooth speakers and computer vacuum cleaners. Over the past week, USA TODAY Consumer Editor Michelle Maltais received three unordered Amazon packages: a bug zapper, an iPhone repair kit and an empty velvet jewelry pouch.

"The fact that someone was able to have the items sent to you as if you purchased them indicates that they probably have some of your personal information such as your name, address, and possibly, your phone number," the BBB said."Once the information is out there on the internet, it could be used for numerous crooked enterprises."

 

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