Mysterious Package, Online eBay Scam ' Brushing'

Lluannyboyz on 12/05/2021 - 11:12
Last edited 17/05/2021 - 20:41

Hi OzB,

I received an email and auspost notification that I had a delivery on its way From a seller I didn't recognised.

The Delivery Details had my personal details but ALSO had other details which I haven't seen on other ebay packages.

Abn#64652016681
Code:paid

After searching the ABN, entity name was eBay Marketplaces GmbH and was active from 1 Jun 2018,
LINK to ABN

Second link I found was that this package could be a potential scam called "brushing".

LINK to discussion

People have reported they have received cheap, unsolicited packages. Tracking says the package will be left in a safe place today so when I get home, I will find out what it is.

Any advice what to do with the package or anything else?

Cheers.

Update: Small yellow envelope with an iPhone cable, I don't even have an iPhone so I'll put it in my box full of cables.

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Comments

  • holdenmg on 12/05/2021 - 11:17

    Ask eBay?

    Check your Bank Accounts and PayPal for any transactions.

    Make sure you have 2FA active.

  • SF3 on 12/05/2021 - 11:19
    +3

    the third-party seller writes a fake, five-star review of the product it has just "sold" and sent to you, using your name as the author.

    So the stuff I get sent is free? Cool!
    Not quite. It comes at a cost.

    Your personal data, stolen from a data breach, has been used in the process — including your name and address.

    Personal data is valuable to scammers

    Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-27/what-is-brushing-why-…

    Suggestions from the article.

    If you think a scammer has your account details, passport, tax file number, licence, Medicare number or other personal identification details, the ACCC says to contact your bank, financial institution, or other relevant agencies.

  • Muzeeb on 12/05/2021 - 11:22

    So you haven't even opened the package yet?

    Report back when you have and let's go from there FFS.

    • SF3 on 12/05/2021 - 11:26
      +2

      OP's dilemma

    • Chickenleg on 17/05/2021 - 07:45
      +2

      By the lack of response I’m guessing OP bought something on ebay and forgot about it 😆

  • Hithere on 12/05/2021 - 11:33

    Unsolicited goods.

    Either keep it or if there's a return address (unlikely) just send it back.

    Up to you OP.

  • Randxyz123 on 12/05/2021 - 11:37
    +4

    I’ve received a few fake Auspost emails lately. Are you sure it is genuine?

    • Baa on 12/05/2021 - 11:49
      +1

      This is my thought, lots of fake emails about packages from various sources.

  • DashCam AKA Rolts on 12/05/2021 - 15:32

    Glitter bomb? https://youtu.be/a_TSR_v07m0

  • kasumi on 12/05/2021 - 16:24

    I've received parcels with that on the auspost tracking (but not on the parcel itself). It is a 3rd party shipping company which receives bulk packages from China and then sends out via Auspost with a local return address. Mine are from eBay purchases that originate from China which takes around 1-2 weeks to arrive. Most of these are those eBay China sellers that say they have AU stock

  • wekimekigugudan on 14/05/2021 - 18:53
    +1

    Any updates OP?

  • Chickenleg on 16/05/2021 - 20:57
    +1

    So what was in the package?

    • SF3 on 17/05/2021 - 22:25

      a ghost from the lack of update here.

  • MrBillions on 26/06/2023 - 20:32

    Am getting one of those this week…let's see what gives

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