Received a Random Product from China I Didn't Order

Wampus on 13/05/2020 - 15:08

Hi all

I received a random item (junk plastic bracelet thing) from a Chinese seller, addressed to me with my correct full name, address, and mobile number.

I don't know why I've received it and was wondering if anyone else had had a similar experience?

What's more concerning is that I usually don't use my full name, just a shortened version, or my mobile number when I'm ordering online.

I'm wondering if it's an account of mine that's being used for 'brushing' or something similar. Am mildly worried about data safety.

Cheers

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  • Okayy on 13/05/2020 - 15:09

    gift from your family! 😂

    • crentist on 13/05/2020 - 16:07
      +4

      I did this to my brother a while back. Sent a few bits of cheap aliexpress stuff that were kinda useful but mostly bizarre (eg beard styling tool, bicycle shorts with padded ass)

      Caught up with him a few months later and blew it by commenting on his new bumper sticker.
      Shame, he'd been questioning his sanity, and I could have sent so much more crap

  • brokenglish on 13/05/2020 - 15:17
    +1

    you have a secret admirer or a stalker

  • Hithere on 13/05/2020 - 15:19
    +1

    Probably brushing, it's been going on for years.

    Your data should be safe as all the sender usually has is information readily available from a search on the net.

  • happydude on 13/05/2020 - 15:25
    +4

    It may be a missed drug shipment.

    1. Break it open and check for drugs.
    2. If there are drugs - try them to test quality.
    3. …..
    4. Profit!
  • Patchy01 on 13/05/2020 - 15:26
    +5

    You downloaded the new covid app didn't you?

    • Hardlyworkin on 13/05/2020 - 16:08
      +2

      Maybe it was the 5G ;)

      • Pigsy3 on 13/05/2020 - 18:59
        +1

        It said they got a bracelet not Covid, autism or some other random bullshit

        • Patchy01 on 14/05/2020 - 15:31

          I never said they got covid or autism or any other random bullshit. If you feel the need to attack other people's comments at least be factual.

  • one man clan on 13/05/2020 - 15:27
    +2

    A bracelet you say? Probably a listening device straight back to the CCP

  • xuqi on 13/05/2020 - 15:33
    +1

    I hope you sanitised it.

  • nuttapillar on 13/05/2020 - 15:34

    What is brushing?

    • badonde on 13/05/2020 - 15:47

      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brushing_(e-commerce)

      • hypie on 13/05/2020 - 15:50

        Thanks, had never heard of this before. Interesting concept.

  • nuttapillar on 13/05/2020 - 15:34
    +1

    They are probably sending coronavirus in the post now that travelling is banned.

  • spackbace on 13/05/2020 - 16:38

    Those 1c deals?

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/503420

    Etc etc

  • saintpotter on 13/05/2020 - 17:52

    Yep got something like that as well - mine was a peeler. Definitely didn't order.

  • 7ekn00 on 13/05/2020 - 19:03
    +1

    It's a setup! Expect the AFP to raid your joint tomorrow ;)

    7

  • Wampus on 14/05/2020 - 08:47

    Looks like a lot of people are receiving a dodgy shipment instead of an actual ordered item - many people reporting receiving this exact item I received in place of something else. I can't think of anything I've ordered that I'm waiting on, however…

    https://ripoffscams.com/reports-filed/bolaiya-chengdu-shuang…

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