Beware of unsolicited packages after Amazon Prime Day — they could be part of a scam:
Earlier this month, Alice Mitchell, a writer and podcast producer who lives in Los Angeles, opened an Amazon package filled with unusual items.
Mitchell wasn’t just inconvenienced; it’s likely she fell victim to an online-shopping scam called “brushing.” Other consumers across the country have similarly reported receiving dozens of packages or more from Amazon that they never ordered in brushing scams. A New York woman received roughly a dozen packages containing a random assortment of items. And a Massachusetts couple received unwanted packages from Amazon once or twice a week for five months.
Other experts have suggested that third-party sellers may not even be after reviews — sales volume alone can boost a product’s ranking in searches on Amazon. However, being a victim of a “brushing” scam could also indicate something more nefarious. “It can be indicative of some kind of breach of confidentiality or data security,” Kilcourse said. “It’s a low-grade scam, with some pretty potentially serious data privacy considerations.”What to do if you’ve fallen victim to “brushing” For starters, consumers should pay attention to who is actually handling their transactions on sites like Amazon.
After notifying the company, Becenti said the consumer should change their password. It’s important to choose a password that’s completely new and does not contain any easy to guess words, numbers or phrases. Alternatively, consumers could consider signing up for a password manager service to further secure their accounts.
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