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Brushing scams happen when you receive a package addressed to you at your home address that you've never ordered. These packages have no return address, leaving you with the option of opening it or throwing it away. Let's say you decide to open it: inside of the package you see a random cheap object, possibly along with a QR code. 

In this scam, the scammer finds your home address somewhere online and uses a third-party mailing service to send a random package to it. After sending the package, they typically write a review using your name to boost the statistics on their fraudulent website. This allows them to raise the prices of products they have listed while seeming like a reputable business, scamming the buyers in the process. Raising the prices for others allows them to make a profit, despite sending you a package at no cost to you. &�Բ�����;
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Alternatively, the scammer may attempt to have you scan an included QR code to answer questions regarding the package. However, the QR code will lead to an imitation of a legitimate site that you might be familiar with where you're prompted to sign-in to “learn more” about the package. Signing in to the fraudulent website sends your username and password to the scammer, potentially leaving them with access to your accounts.  

The most important thing to know if you are affected by one of these scams is that you .  If you see something in your mail or on your doorstep that you do not recognize with your name on it, you are allowed to keep it. However, it’s worth being cautious about the contents of these packages. Do not scan any QR codes from unexpected packages to help minimize the chances that you give personal information to a scammer. If you are on the receiving end of one of these scams, you can report it to the Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.