If a surprise package arrives at your door, you might think it’s your lucky day. An unexpected gift can be a treat! But if something seems too good to be true, it probably is—and this “gift” may be ...

Receiving a package you didn’t order might seem harmless — or even exciting — but it could be a setup for fraud. Scammers are sending out mystery packages, sometimes with QR codes, as part of a ...

When you’re anxiously awaiting a package, you’re likely keeping a close eye on shipping updates to know when to expect it. So ...

If you receive a package addressed to a previous resident or someone else at your mailing address, don't open it. You should ...

NEW YORK -- Most people who buy things online just have to worry about their deliveries being delayed or never arriving. But some people are dealing with a different problem altogether: getting weird ...

Waiting for online shopping purchases to arrive? Stay vigilant against scammers pretending to be the U.S. Postal Service.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. POWELL, Ohio (WCMH) – Lisa Groome of Powell, ...

ATLANTA, GA — The postal service is sending out a warning about a fast-growing scam known as a “brushing”. A mystery package shows up on your doorstep that you didn’t order. Inside the package will be ...

Scammers are taking the old “brushing scam” and making it more dangerous. Traditionally, brushing scams involved sending you packages you didn’t order so sellers could post fake reviews in your name.

As the holiday season ramps up, scammers are getting more creative, hitting consumers in several different ways. Here are 3 scams the Better Business Bureau is warning you should watch out for. First, ...

In Massachusetts, if you receive a package you did not order or request, you are legally allowed to keep it, as long as it is ...