00:00 Who doesn't like to receive a gift? But, it's not your birthday. And, you didn't order anything.
00:05 Yet, here it is. A gift right on your doorstep. What's going on?
00:11 Hi. I'm Andrea Avery, United States Postal Inspector.
00:14 It's called "brushing", and it's popping up all over the country.
00:18 The companies sending the items are simply using your address.
00:22 They then post a fake, positive review on their website to improve their products' ratings,
00:27 which translates into more sales for them.
00:29 So, what do you do?
00:31 Whatever you do, DON'T pay for it and, don't get conned
00:34 if the sender follows up with a phone call
00:36 By law, unsolicited merchandise is yours to keep.
00:40 But, wait. There's no such thing as a "free lunch," right?
00:44 This happens to be that rare instance where "finders, keepers" applies unconditionally.
00:49 If you didn't order the package, you don't have to return it or pay for it!
00:53 To learn more about scams, visit USPIS.gov