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Amber Bouman

That mystery gift might be a scam: What brushing scams are and what to do about them

Amazon packages on doorstep.

There are particular seasons, like during the holidays, where packages are showing up on my doorstep constantly. Between grandparents sending gifts for the kids, orders of cleaning and pet supplies, household goods, decorations, gifts I've ordered, and gifts I don't have any idea are coming, I'm hauling boxes in and out almost all day.

So it's not altogether a surprise when a box shows up and I'm not entirely sure who it's from. It could be something sent from a godparent or a great-aunt. It could be a late gift from a grandparent or an unaddressed gift from my sister. Or, it could be a scam.

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