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Parcels from Bulgaria Scam?
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ScousePostie
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Parcels from Bulgaria Scam?
I have noticed we are getting hundreds of parcels across the office daily, all with return addresses in Bulgaria. They come through as international signed for. There are a couple of people in the office who seem to think that they're a scam. I've spoken to a few people whilst on delivery who have accepted and signed for the parcel because it was addressed to them but then a few days later asked how they can send it back because its its not for them and that they never ordered the item. Most packets seem to contain shirts. Just wondering if anyone know what is going on here? Thanks.
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clashcityrocker
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How exactly is the scam working?
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What is brushing?
If a package is addressed to you and sent to your home but not ordered by you, it might be a scammer’s latest attempt at a con.
Alice Tomkins, community engagement officer at Suffolk Trading Standards, said: “Brushing is scammers leaving fake reviews for their own products.
“One of the first things a lot of people do when they shop online is check the reviews of something to see if it’s genuine.
“The more verified reviews a product has, the more likely people are to buy the goods as they trust that it will suit their needs.
“This means that it is more profitable for these companies to give away their products at the start, as they will turn a profit thanks to their fake reviews.”
What information do the scammers need to send me things?
Ms Tomkins added: “To send someone a parcel the scammer needs your name and address, but they may also have your email address if they have this information.
“Signing up for fake marketing emails is one way that you may give up that information. This may be bought and sold by the scammers so they can use your details to create fake reviews.”
Scammers will compile lists of these pieces of data so unscrupulous companies can take advantage of hundreds or thousands of people at once.
A fake email address will be attached to your name and address so a review can be made in your name, but your other details might be used for other crimes.
What should I do if I start getting unexpected parcels?
If a scammer has gained access to your name, address and email they may also have reached sensitive financial records and people are urged to cancel any debit or credit cards they believe may have been affected.
Anyone worried they are being “brushed” should report the details of the parcels they are being sent to trading standards.
You can call 03454 04 05 06 or report it using the online form on their website.
You can also contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or check their website too.
You can also contact Royal Mail and report any scam mail, letter or parcel you receive.
You can email them at scam.mail@royalmail.com or call 0800 0113466.
If a package is addressed to you and sent to your home but not ordered by you, it might be a scammer’s latest attempt at a con.
Alice Tomkins, community engagement officer at Suffolk Trading Standards, said: “Brushing is scammers leaving fake reviews for their own products.
“One of the first things a lot of people do when they shop online is check the reviews of something to see if it’s genuine.
“The more verified reviews a product has, the more likely people are to buy the goods as they trust that it will suit their needs.
“This means that it is more profitable for these companies to give away their products at the start, as they will turn a profit thanks to their fake reviews.”
What information do the scammers need to send me things?
Ms Tomkins added: “To send someone a parcel the scammer needs your name and address, but they may also have your email address if they have this information.
“Signing up for fake marketing emails is one way that you may give up that information. This may be bought and sold by the scammers so they can use your details to create fake reviews.”
Scammers will compile lists of these pieces of data so unscrupulous companies can take advantage of hundreds or thousands of people at once.
A fake email address will be attached to your name and address so a review can be made in your name, but your other details might be used for other crimes.
What should I do if I start getting unexpected parcels?
If a scammer has gained access to your name, address and email they may also have reached sensitive financial records and people are urged to cancel any debit or credit cards they believe may have been affected.
Anyone worried they are being “brushed” should report the details of the parcels they are being sent to trading standards.
You can call 03454 04 05 06 or report it using the online form on their website.
You can also contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or check their website too.
You can also contact Royal Mail and report any scam mail, letter or parcel you receive.
You can email them at scam.mail@royalmail.com or call 0800 0113466.
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clashcityrocker
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Parcels from Bulgaria Scam?
This is the modern world....
Why do they have to bother sending you anything if all they want to do is create fake reviews for their product?
Why do they have to bother sending you anything if all they want to do is create fake reviews for their product?
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ScousePostie
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Amazon cut down on fake reviews recently. From reading the above it means that they have to send a product to be able to use the address to post a review as it then appears as a verified purchase, even though the person at the address actually never ordered anything.clashcityrocker wrote:This is the modern world....
Why do they have to bother sending you anything if all they want to do is create fake reviews for their product?
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redneck
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Parcels from Bulgaria Scam?
Wouldn't mind a free shirt. Use your credit card always online, any nonsense can be refunded