HAMPTON ROADS, VA—A brushing scam involves receiving unexpected, often inexpensive packages (seeds, jewelry, masks) you didn't order. Scammers use your address to create fake "verified buyer" reviews to boost product ratings on e-commerce sites. While the item is "free," it indicates your personal data was compromised in a data breach.
Coast checked in with anchor, Erin Miller, about her investigation into brushing scams.
