Have you had a Cartier ring or other luxury goods just appear on your doorstep without ordering? Beware: The ABC7 I-Team found it's part of a scam.
A brushing scam is when fake designer goods are sent to you unprompted so the scammer can leave real-looking positive reviews for online shoppers.A Cartier ring or other luxury goods, left at your doorstep! It may seem like an extravagant, surprise gift, but the I -Team found it's part of what's called a brushing scam, and it could put you at risk.
The I-Team brought the ABC7 employee's ring and the packaging to the Chicago offices of the Federal Trade Commission to find out why it was sent. Kossow said no one will ever send you real designer merchandise for free and that the fake ring is part of what's known as a brushing scam. The I-Team searched the address on the ring came from and called, but when they said they were from ABC7 and recording, the person hung up.
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