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Safety Report: Empty Package from Online seller, 1222 East Howell Avenue, Anaheim, CA, USA

This is possibly a modified form of "brushing". The seller logs an order into the system, then sends out a mostly empty envelope. The reason to do this is so the seller can create a fake review for whatever product they were supposed to have sent. If you believe the order was from Amazon, you should report the package and tracking number to Amazon. Search Google for "Report Unwanted Package Amazon" to find the link.


Safety Report: Received shirt I didn't order, Windsor, CA, USA

This scam is called "brushing". It involves sending out an order to your address followed by the seller faking up a positive review, possibly on Amazon and possibly using your name. The merchandise is simply being sent as a mechanism to allow the creation of a review.

There's honestly no need for sellers to resort to "brushing" when they can participate in Amazon's Vine program and request legitimate reviews from Vine reviewers. Amazon Vine does the exact same thing as brushing, but it is legitimately supported by Amazon, where "brushing" could be enough to get the seller's account suspended.

If you believe the package was sent by Amazon, you should report it to Amazon along with the package tracking number.