Beware of Brushing Scams: Unsolicited Packages Could Lead to Identity Theft

Unsolicited packages sent to your home could be part of a "brushing" scam to boost product ratings.
Scammers get your address online and ship cheap or worthless items to post fake reviews in your name.
Brushing scams can expose you to identity theft if your personal info was illegally obtained.
You can keep or toss unsolicited items, but monitor credit reports for potential fraud.
Report brushing scams to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service or the company used for shipping.

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