Mystery Package at Your Door? It Might Be a Brushing Scam

A package arrives with your name on it. No return address. Nothing you recognize inside. Sounds harmless — but it could be a sign that your personal information is already out there, being used without your knowledge.

In this video, we break down what brushing scams are, why scammers send you free stuff, and the real risks hiding inside that box — including QR codes designed to steal your data.

What you'll learn:

What a brushing scam actually is and how it works

How scammers get your name and address (data breaches, public records, data brokers)

Why that QR code inside the package is a trap — don't scan it

What to do if you receive an unexpected package (and what NOT to do)

How to report it to the FTC, the marketplace, and the US Postal Inspection Service

How to check if more of your personal information has been exposed

Key warning signs to watch for:

A package you never ordered arrives with your name on it

A QR code inside that promises order details, a return label, or a reward

Follow-up messages pretending to be customer support or a delivery company

Items that may be counterfeit or poorly made

Brushing scams are often a symptom of a bigger problem — your data may already be circulating online. Avast One can help you check for breached data, warn you about scam sites before you interact with them, and help block malicious links and attachments. Download Avast One for free today.

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