Although it sounds like a great problem to have, it could very well be part of an international scam that’s been making the rounds for some time now. And if you’re the recipient of these unsolicited packages, it could also mean some of your personal information has been compromised.
The ‘brushing’ scam
Bonus: Popular smartphone apps are selling your location data without your knowledge
What this scam means for you
If you randomly get swept up in this scam, it’s not just about getting “free” products – even if they turn out to be goods you would probably order anyway. Now you need to wonder about your own information. For instance, why you? Random selection or not, it still means your name, address and possibly other details are in the hands of these sellers and potentially others. So try to figure out where the info might have come from. Last year, a Massachusetts couple told CBS News they had recently purchased a guitar accessory from a vendor in China. Soon after, the floodgates opened for all kinds of products they never ordered which continued for months.
