Deerfield Beach Woman Targeted by “Brushing” Scam
A Deerfield Beach woman became a victim of a "brushing" scam when she started receiving numerous unsolicited packages. These packages, often empty or containing unusual items, are part of a scheme where scammers send items to random addresses. The packages…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 28, 2026 —
A resident of Deerfield Beach has fallen victim to a burgeoning scam known as “brushing,” a scheme that involves sending unsolicited packages to random addresses.
The woman, whose name was not provided, began receiving a steady stream of packages containing either empty boxes or peculiar items. These shipments are part of a fraudulent operation where scammers send merchandise to unsuspecting individuals. The primary goals of these brushing scams can vary, but often involve creating fake customer reviews to boost product ratings or to use the recipient’s personal information for illicit purposes.
A concerning element of these packages is the potential presence of QR codes. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that scanning these codes could lead to the download of malware onto a recipient’s device or result in data theft. It is unclear if the packages received by the Deerfield Beach woman contained such codes.
The BBB is advising consumers who receive these unsolicited packages to simply discard them. Furthermore, the organization encourages recipients to report such incidents. Hundreds of similar complaints have already been filed across the state of Florida, indicating a widespread issue.
The exact origin of the packages and the specific individuals or entities behind this particular brushing scam in Deerfield Beach were not immediately available. Further details regarding the nature of the items found in the packages, beyond being empty or unusual, were also not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Sebastian Cuervo on wsvn.com, see more information here.
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