Receive A Package You Didn't Order? You Might Be A Victim Of A Brushing Scam

By Kirsten Mitchell, CBS Minnesota

August 3, 2023

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Have you ever received a package in the mail that you didn't order?

Sounds nice, right? Well, experts say you could be a victim of a brushing scam, and your personal information may be at risk.

The scam is nothing new. You may recall during the pandemic when people were getting those random seeds in the mail? This is related, and could be a sign that your personal information's been compromised.

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