Brushing fraud: Britons told to beware of mystery parcels as new scam soars

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Brushing fraud: Britons told to beware of mystery parcels as new scam soars

Fraudsters use stolen personal details to send out products, then post a fake verified and positive online review

A package arrives but you can’t remember ordering anything.

When you open it, you find some cheap, flimsy jewellery.

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