Beware of Amazon’s brushing scams: How fraudsters use fake reviews to sell counterfeit products
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Beware of Amazon’s brushing scams: How fraudsters use fake reviews to sell counterfeit products

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It has been recently discovered that online fraudsters are now targeting e-commerce platforms to fool innocent users. In this scam, the fraudsters exploit customers by creating fake reviews and inflating product ratings. The term ‘brushing’ has been originated from Chinese e-commerce practices where the sellers inflate sales figures by sending fake orders. In this kind of scam, the fraudsters send unsolicited packages, which contain cheap or low-quality items like costume jewellery or small gadgets, to random individuals. According to cybersecurity firm McAfee, brushing scams are primarily aimed at inflating product rankings and misleading customers.

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Brushing scam now makes buzz as it targets online shoppers: everything you need to know
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Brushing scam now makes buzz as it targets online shoppers: everything you need to know

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We all love online shopping. And reportedly scammers are manipulating reviews and faking popularity to generate fake sales in a new scam called the "Brushing Scam." Brushing scam is a deceptive online practice in which scammers send fake products to people and then post reviews under their names online. Once the package is delivered, the scammers write 5 star reviews …

Brushing scam explained: From fake orders to reviews, how fraudsters are manipulating online shopping platforms
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Brushing scam explained: From fake orders to reviews, how fraudsters are manipulating online shopping platforms

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In another shocking incident of cybercrime, it has been reported that scammers are increasingly using a trick known as brushing to deceive online shoppers and artificially boost product reviews on popular e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and AliExpress. According to a report byNews18, this fraudulent practice involves sending unsolicited packages to unsuspecting individuals, and it is aimed at inflating the …

Brushing scam in US: What it is and what to watch out for before opening that mystery Christmas gift package
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Brushing scam in US: What it is and what to watch out for before opening that mystery Christmas gift package

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