One of the latestpackage scams, called brushing, involves an unexpected package showing up at your door.
What is ‘brushing’?
Criminals target victims by having seemingly free gifts delivered to their doorstep.
You open it to see what’s inside and find items you didn’t order.
Generally speaking, scammers send lightweight items so they’re inexpensive to ship.
The free items won’t come with an explanation but may include a QR code for recipients to scan.
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Here are a couple to keep an eye out for.
Gift card scams
A range ofgift card scamscan leave you with empty cards.
Charity scams
TheFederal Trade Commission warnsthat charity fraud can be a problem throughout the year.
These scams typically come from third-party individuals or groups you’ve never heard of who want money quickly.
They often post on social media but only mention vague details about the charity.
They may also lie and say you already pledged money to get you to comply.
To avoid becoming a victim of a charity scam, you shouldverify the authenticityof any charities you donate to.
Also, don’t let anyone pressure you into donating if you don’t want to.
