As I get elderly, at the ripe old age of 60, cringe at what people fall for. Having said that, I don't know what the F-ck is coming next to target me. I hope I can keep ahead of the curve by watching alerts like these.
what they hope you will do is do a return, and then enter your credit card to get you return started, and boom. The local sheriff had this on the news the other day some lady lost her entire bank account. So yes if you get something you did not order, toss it, but don't enter their web site. don't scan it.
If I get an unexpected package from a seller I haven't bought anything from (or that has no return address of any kind), I just write "Return to sender, delivery refused" and bring it back to whichever carrier delivered it. They can use their own computers to trace the tracking number back to its origin.
I track ALL my packages ALL THE TIME. So, if I were to receive something "unexpected" there is NO WAY that I would scan ANYTHING on it. I know that unsolicited product is FREE so I don't need the packaging. Cost them money and get freebies. But don't give them ANYTHING.
This is especially true if you receive ANY USB type device. NEVER plug in ANY device, charger, etc that is unexpected or found on the street, parking lot, etc. It is incredibly easy today for hackers to embed malware into the plug itself.
I knew what a brushing scam was, but your particular scam raised another concern. That wifi booster could be preprogrammed with `malware` itself. You can probably factory default it and be okay, but I could absolutely see a scammer sending that preprogrammed so that it reaches out to the scammer, thereby allowing them to hack into your network.
some delivery drivers are in on variations of these scams. one is to deliver something, take a picture of your house showing address, then have the sender email you to tell you your item has been delivered to get your acknowledgement, and a link to your computer.
if that's driver is amazon fed etc once they bring package back to their van baited bc of the count and bar code gets alerted once package goes past the next stop. If driver hides it near house after guess what gps would show them going back etc. Bisted again. If it's fake package who cares you didn't order it they wasted the money etc. Plus if you hand it off to friend nearby the van picks it up nd know it's leaving area to. Found that out as well as other secure things XD.
That makes absolutely no sense, if the scammer already has your email address why are they sending you physical packages? It would cost them far less to just send you a scam email saying your delivery couldn't be completed and to contact them about re-delivering it.
Thanks Daniel for letting us know about this. I personally have not got anything yet. I will be on the alert for this. Thanks again Daniel for letting us know.
My wife got a letter about a month ago from an "attorney" in Canada, we're in NJ. They used her last name and added the name "Bruce" to convince her that a long lost relative passed away in Canada and of course he was this and that and had all this money, alls you have to do is respond to the letter. It was like an absurd amount of money, like millions and millions of dollars, you'd think by now they'd have figured it out that using "500 million dollars" sounds way more fake than just saying "Hey, this is the tax office and you owe us $1000". 😆
Many years ago I got something similar from a supposed African Legal Firm that actually was formatted correct, proper grammar, high quality paper, etc... like if it was real. Now I know my way around international commerce - and what most people don't know is that there are international companies that handle payments for international shipments. The way it usually works is that the buyer puts into an account the payment for the shipment so the seller knows that there is a payment waiting for them. The seller ships the product (often with photos of what is inside the continers supplied to the international payment company) - and tracking information is sent to the international payment company. After the shipment is delivered proff of delivery is supplied to the international payment company. The reciever has a limited time to submit evidence that the shipment was wrong or damaged... Assuming everything is good the payment is released from the international payment company to the seller. That is how a lot of international purchased are handled - unless you establish pristine international credit. It cost a bit to set that up.... but it eliminates all kinds of issues about people shipping product and not getting paid - and not having any practical way to sue someone in another country. Anyway, in my discussions with this so called Legal Firm I explained that they did not need my bank account information - that I had identified one of these international payment companies that had an office in their city (which was the Capital city of their nation). That I would set up an account with them (and pay all fees for that) and all they had to do was transfer my promised millions (of whatever currency it was in) into that account; and I would withdraw it here in the USA in dollars at my convenience (these international payment companies also convert currencies). They got so mad... and totally refused to use an international payment company who's office was within a mile of their office and absolutely demanding that I provide my personal bank account information. Lets just say that we stopped communicating after that. Just know that there are totally legal ways to transfer money intra-national and internationally without using a personal b bank account. Businesses have set up the infrastructure for all of this - and private parties can use it (and I used it to get some custom built furniture from Canada once).
I would not suggest writing "return to sender" and sending it back because that may let the scammers know that the address is valid and they may try another tactic another time. Rather, just throw the item right in the trash. If you keep it, it could have some bug implanted that becomes a spyware tool against you. I know, tin foil hat, but you really can’t be too careful. Just throw it out.
In the U K scammers are covering the genuine Q R code with their own stick on Q R code. They are even putting these stickers on parking meters, drivers think they are paying to park then getting a fine for not paying, the parking fee goes to the scammers.
not that you’d want to keep the product but if you get any package that you did not request, my state (Louisiana) considers it an unconditional gift. In the case you describe, it’s sort of a Trojan horse.
There's also a scam they send a text saying it's a collection agency. One number sends and they tell you to call a separate number. I didn't respond. Contacted my local pd and was thanked for the info.
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Another part to this is where the send you a package, they have your name already, after you have received the items they post a review with your name giving themselves 5 stars! They do this in the hope that it will increase traffic and sales.
What worries me is if these items are then being resold by the receiver’s to other unsuspecting people using second hand sales apps like EBay, FB marketplace and the like. Those people will have no idea where those items originated.
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thanks Daniel as usual your on point thank you very informative
If there's anything in the package that plugs into your phone or laptop, bin that straight away, or store it in the garage or somewhere (just in case it is a genuine mistake and the sender asks for it back) safely away from your tech gadgets. Do not power it up or plug it in. Also, it's not your problem to return it anyway, if the sender wants it back, just drop it at the PO and let them sort the return.
I recently received an empty envelope package. No one in family had ordered anything in the past month. Into the trash. I would not use anything that I did not order.
We received a box which we did not order. I was lucky I'd heard about the scam before it arrived. We simply disposed of the product and didn't scan anything.
Thanks Daniel. I had heard something about this but with you posting this, hopefully those not aware find out THIS WAY and not the hard way. For those QIR codes, I never scan them. You see the on TV shows, news and such with them asking you to scan "for more details". I never liked the codes.
I remember the USB Flash Drop Attack. But I'm wondering if a virus/malware can be planted into a Wifi Extender to push out to any computer and then use that computer to be a bot or something else nasty?
I keep getting drugs in the mail addressed to the prior owner of my home. I've bought this place 24 years ago, so I assumed he was long dead. I called the pharmacy twice to report this error and post office sent it back both times and another 2 times without calling the pharmacy. Got a new one today, I'm thinking I'll just throw it away. Or open it and see what it is. Probably a heavy-duty narcotic, as this guy must be close to 100 years old.
I got a few, years ago, but they only contained a piece of scrap cardboard in them. I did not keep the cardboard, but immediately washed my hands, in case there were some micro-boogers inside.
I don't have a link to scan and you can prevent being tracked. lol. People do not understand technology or how the Internet works, but think they do, then laugh at people who know better.
Don’t return the package. Don’t scan the package. Say to yourself, “thanks”. Keep it or toss it in the trash. It’s legally yours. You have no obligation to do anything with the package you did not order. It’s yours. Free and clear.
Daniel, thanks for this valuable information. I've heard of this, and now I understand the inherent danger posed. Criminals never let up, and now with the Christmas season front and center, I wonder how many uninformed people will innocently fall for the scam. Well it ain't happening with me. Thanks pal. Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!
On Nextdoor, someone posted this exact same thing. Some piece of shit jewelry showed up with a QR code. No return address, just jewelry and a QR code. Fortunately, she had the smarts to not scan it and post it. Scammers just suck.
I received a bunch of white board markers that I didn't order, they wanted me to scan the do dad with my phone,( I don't know what it's called) anyway I told them I don't have a phone. They lost all interest in me personally, or sending the markers back. Be careful folks, they're out in droves.
Most scams can be protected against with a good old fashioned application of common sense. If you didn't order something, don't accept it. Don't tinker with unfamiliar electronics, especially in this day and age where everything can be connected. That random Nigerian prince is not in fact willing to share his fortune with you.
there are scams galore! have you heard about right house but wrong person? or right person, wrong house (takes a neighborhood accomplice for this one.) or starting your car by jumping through your headlight opening to the bulb connector?
I NEVER scan those QR codes, not for any reason. If the sender wants to communicate with me, they can either send me a USPS snail mail letter or an email. I do NOT will not scan those codes. Too much information they can get from your phone I keep hearing so NOPE, If someone sends me something, they just lost their money. If I didn't order it, I can claim it, because they sent it too me. Must be my Christmas/Birthday, whatever gift. Just how I see it. lol
Some people will never stop finding new ways to suck.
@@silvertrek357 people are the WORST
I wouldn't hook those devices to my network. They may be compromised as well.
My initial thought as well
Happened to me
I sold the stuff on CL for $50 put gas in the car and had lunch
Thanks scammers . LoL 😂
I was thinking the same thing... like a trojan horse
Excellent public service announcement for a trusted coin dealer.
TYVM.
In an era where scams are proliferating, especially those that target elders - - -
THANK YOU!
As I get elderly, at the ripe old age of 60, cringe at what people fall for. Having said that, I don't know what the F-ck is coming next to target me. I hope I can keep ahead of the curve by watching alerts like these.
Thank you. Merry Christmas to all.
Thank you Daniel. It’s a great share. 👍
what they hope you will do is do a return, and then enter your credit card to get you return started, and boom. The local sheriff had this on the news the other day some lady lost her entire bank account. So yes if you get something you did not order, toss it, but don't enter their web site. don't scan it.
this would mean they allready have your card info , then they dont need to send you anything
@@sniperic1 nope.. they want your login info to write tons of fake reviews for their products
If I get an unexpected package from a seller I haven't bought anything from (or that has no return address of any kind), I just write "Return to sender, delivery refused" and bring it back to whichever carrier delivered it. They can use their own computers to trace the tracking number back to its origin.
I track ALL my packages ALL THE TIME. So, if I were to receive something "unexpected" there is NO WAY that I would scan ANYTHING on it. I know that unsolicited product is FREE so I don't need the packaging. Cost them money and get freebies. But don't give them ANYTHING.
Thanks pal for sharing this with everybody.
This is especially true if you receive ANY USB type device. NEVER plug in ANY device, charger, etc that is unexpected or found on the street, parking lot, etc. It is incredibly easy today for hackers to embed malware into the plug itself.
I have read about this a few days ago. Like others say, you're doing a great and generous public service. Love your coin videos, BTW!
I knew what a brushing scam was, but your particular scam raised another concern. That wifi booster could be preprogrammed with `malware` itself. You can probably factory default it and be okay, but I could absolutely see a scammer sending that preprogrammed so that it reaches out to the scammer, thereby allowing them to hack into your network.
Yes
some delivery drivers are in on variations of these scams. one is to deliver something, take a picture of your house showing address, then have the sender email you to tell you your item has been delivered to get your acknowledgement, and a link to your computer.
if that's driver is amazon fed etc once they bring package back to their van baited bc of the count and bar code gets alerted once package goes past the next stop. If driver hides it near house after guess what gps would show them going back etc. Bisted again. If it's fake package who cares you didn't order it they wasted the money etc. Plus if you hand it off to friend nearby the van picks it up nd know it's leaving area to. Found that out as well as other secure things XD.
That makes absolutely no sense, if the scammer already has your email address why are they sending you physical packages? It would cost them far less to just send you a scam email saying your delivery couldn't be completed and to contact them about re-delivering it.
The QR shows a link to a malicious website and if you click the link you're infected or malware is installed.
Thanks Daniel for letting us know about this. I personally have not got anything yet. I will be on the alert for this. Thanks again Daniel for letting us know.
THANK YOU FOR THE HEADS UP. MERRY CHRISTMAS
My wife got a letter about a month ago from an "attorney" in Canada, we're in NJ. They used her last name and added the name "Bruce" to convince her that a long lost relative passed away in Canada and of course he was this and that and had all this money, alls you have to do is respond to the letter. It was like an absurd amount of money, like millions and millions of dollars, you'd think by now they'd have figured it out that using "500 million dollars" sounds way more fake than just saying "Hey, this is the tax office and you owe us $1000". 😆
Lol, I got the same letter
@stevebengel1346 Damn I don't feel exclusive anymore LOL
sorry, eh 😐
Many years ago I got something similar from a supposed African Legal Firm that actually was formatted correct, proper grammar, high quality paper, etc... like if it was real.
Now I know my way around international commerce - and what most people don't know is that there are international companies that handle payments for international shipments. The way it usually works is that the buyer puts into an account the payment for the shipment so the seller knows that there is a payment waiting for them. The seller ships the product (often with photos of what is inside the continers supplied to the international payment company) - and tracking information is sent to the international payment company. After the shipment is delivered proff of delivery is supplied to the international payment company. The reciever has a limited time to submit evidence that the shipment was wrong or damaged... Assuming everything is good the payment is released from the international payment company to the seller.
That is how a lot of international purchased are handled - unless you establish pristine international credit. It cost a bit to set that up.... but it eliminates all kinds of issues about people shipping product and not getting paid - and not having any practical way to sue someone in another country.
Anyway, in my discussions with this so called Legal Firm I explained that they did not need my bank account information - that I had identified one of these international payment companies that had an office in their city (which was the Capital city of their nation). That I would set up an account with them (and pay all fees for that) and all they had to do was transfer my promised millions (of whatever currency it was in) into that account; and I would withdraw it here in the USA in dollars at my convenience (these international payment companies also convert currencies).
They got so mad... and totally refused to use an international payment company who's office was within a mile of their office and absolutely demanding that I provide my personal bank account information.
Lets just say that we stopped communicating after that.
Just know that there are totally legal ways to transfer money intra-national and internationally without using a personal b bank account. Businesses have set up the infrastructure for all of this - and private parties can use it (and I used it to get some custom built furniture from Canada once).
Damn, A new elaborate phishing method. It never ends!
Thank you, good sir, and happy holidays to you and yours! :)
I would not suggest writing "return to sender" and sending it back because that may let the scammers know that the address is valid and they may try another tactic another time. Rather, just throw the item right in the trash. If you keep it, it could have some bug implanted that becomes a spyware tool against you. I know, tin foil hat, but you really can’t be too careful. Just throw it out.
NAILED IT!!
Thank you for the information I have learned to expect and respect you for keeping the community aware. Thank you for all that you do.
Thanks again Mr Daniel. Have a blessed Christmas and thanks for all you do for the hobby
Thank you for the heads up. Just when you think you have seen it all something like this pops up. Sorry this happened to you.
In the U K scammers are covering the genuine Q R code with their own stick on Q R code. They are even putting these stickers on parking meters, drivers think they are paying to park then getting a fine for not paying, the parking fee goes to the scammers.
Was unaware of this. Thanks, Daniel.
not that you’d want to keep the product but if you get any package that you did not request, my state (Louisiana) considers it an unconditional gift. In the case you describe, it’s sort of a Trojan horse.
Yes, I agree
Thank for the heads up! I never heard of this one. These rodents are getting craftier all the time!
There's also a scam they send a text saying it's a collection agency. One number sends and they tell you to call a separate number. I didn't respond.
Contacted my local pd and was thanked for the info.
Thank you. Greatly appreciate the heads up.
And if it has connections for Internet, do not connect it to anything
Thanks! Great information, a real public service announcement.
Thanks....never heard of this before, but will be on the lookout if I get any packages that I didn't order.
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Thanks for sharing Daniel!
Another part to this is where the send you a package, they have your name already, after you have received the items they post a review with your name giving themselves 5 stars!
They do this in the hope that it will increase traffic and sales.
Daniel, thanks for the great information and greetings from the great state of Michigan
Thanks for sharing Daniel! Happy Holidays. 🎄⭐️😎👍👍
Argh it never ends! Thanks for the heads up and have a Merry Christmas Daniel
Thank you for the heads up I am a subscriber for your Channel😊
nice PSA, thanks for sharing, Merry Christmas!
I saw this on the local police department website. Be safe this time of year and Merry Christmas
Thank you!
TY, never knew this one either. Pushing it forward ..
Very valuable public awareness video, Daniel.
Thank you 😊
Thanks for sharing Daniel,Have a great Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
Thanks for the heads up!
What worries me is if these items are then being resold by the receiver’s to other unsuspecting people using second hand sales apps like EBay, FB marketplace and the like. Those people will have no idea where those items originated.
thanks Daniel as usual your on point thank you very informative
If there's anything in the package that plugs into your phone or laptop, bin that straight away, or store it in the garage or somewhere (just in case it is a genuine mistake and the sender asks for it back) safely away from your tech gadgets. Do not power it up or plug it in. Also, it's not your problem to return it anyway, if the sender wants it back, just drop it at the PO and let them sort the return.
Thanks for the info Daniel. A while ago someone was sending seeds to Australia, probably the same thing, or it could have a new disease for us.
Good to know, thanks for the warning!
I recently received an empty envelope package. No one in family had ordered anything in the past month. Into the trash. I would not use anything that I did not order.
1:43 DO NOT return to sender its a fake address it just clogs up the post office with fake packages
If a package shows up at my door that I didn't order, I open it up, and if it is useful, I keep it
I would scan anything I didn't order
if it is electronics i wouldnt let it get in your pc or devices
@@IRSFRAUDEXPOSED absolutely
Thx for the heads up
With types like the Unabomber running around, I can't imagine opening a package I did not order.
Thx for the information
Thanks for information 👍
Merry Christmas to you and your family and happy new year ❤
Same to you!
If it's a piece of wireless tech, like a booster, there's a good chance that turning it on and connecting to it can also complete an attack.
Ive heard of this scam but didnt know how it worked ! Thanks for sharing that !
It's always something! Thanks for the heads up!
If it is something like a router or WiFi booster you do NOT want to use it as it can access your system.
And for sure, don't connect anything they sent you to your computer or network.
Thank you Daniel!! Merry Christmas
We received a box which we did not order. I was lucky I'd heard about the scam before it arrived. We simply disposed of the product and didn't scan anything.
Thanks Daniel. I had heard something about this but with you posting this, hopefully those not aware find out THIS WAY and not the hard way. For those QIR codes, I never scan them. You see the on TV shows, news and such with them asking you to scan "for more details". I never liked the codes.
@@MarkA-Coins same here … I don’t trust what I can’t read ;-)
Thanks for this info! I wasnt aware of this (I also didnt recieve any packages I didnt orde).
I remember the USB Flash Drop Attack. But I'm wondering if a virus/malware can be planted into a Wifi Extender to push out to any computer and then use that computer to be a bot or something else nasty?
I keep getting drugs in the mail addressed to the prior owner of my home. I've bought this place 24 years ago, so I assumed he was long dead. I called the pharmacy twice to report this error and post office sent it back both times and another 2 times without calling the pharmacy. Got a new one today, I'm thinking I'll just throw it away. Or open it and see what it is. Probably a heavy-duty narcotic, as this guy must be close to 100 years old.
I have a box with 'Skin care' ( which I dont order ) show up. I never took it into the house.
I got a few, years ago, but they only contained a piece of scrap cardboard in them. I did not keep the cardboard, but immediately washed my hands, in case there were some micro-boogers inside.
@@dawnr8511 got some of those years ago and thought the same thing
Thank you
My family laughed when I showed them your channel. Don't scan their barcode, but scan your link to find out more. Every link you scan is tracked.
I don't have a link to scan and you can prevent being tracked. lol. People do not understand technology or how the Internet works, but think they do, then laugh at people who know better.
Don’t return the package.
Don’t scan the package.
Say to yourself, “thanks”.
Keep it or toss it in the trash. It’s legally yours. You have no obligation to do anything with the package you did not order.
It’s yours. Free and clear.
Some people are just bottom feeders.
WOW.. THANKS FOR THAT INFO..😊
Thanks
Thanks! First time hearing about it!
Thank you for the warning. Yes, I’ll mention this scam to others.
Interesting. Never heard of this one before.
Thanks.
Daniel, thanks for this valuable information. I've heard of this, and now I understand the inherent danger posed. Criminals never let up, and now with the Christmas season front and center, I wonder how many uninformed people will innocently fall for the scam. Well it ain't happening with me. Thanks pal. Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!
Thanks for sharing Daniel. Merry Christmas 🎄⛄🎄
Good Info, thanks
I had 2 iPhones delivered to my house 6 years ago. Dudes were running a scam from New York.
On Nextdoor, someone posted this exact same thing. Some piece of shit jewelry showed up with a QR code. No return address, just jewelry and a QR code. Fortunately, she had the smarts to not scan it and post it. Scammers just suck.
Scammers will find a way to get you if you are not careful. You can't be too careful.
Valuable information, Thank you.
I received a bunch of white board markers that I didn't order, they wanted me to scan the do dad with my phone,( I don't know what it's called) anyway I told them I don't have a phone. They lost all interest in me personally, or sending the markers back. Be careful folks, they're out in droves.
Most scams can be protected against with a good old fashioned application of common sense. If you didn't order something, don't accept it. Don't tinker with unfamiliar electronics, especially in this day and age where everything can be connected. That random Nigerian prince is not in fact willing to share his fortune with you.
Hope your paths cross someday, I would like to shake your hand and thank you personally for what you do for the hobby.
there are scams galore!
have you heard about right house but wrong person?
or right person, wrong house (takes a neighborhood accomplice for this one.)
or starting your car by jumping through your headlight opening to the bulb connector?
Thank you Sir Daniel!
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Thanks for the useful information 😊
Merry Christmas Daniel, and may God Bless You and Your family always.
If you receive or are promised to receive anything you didn't intentionally try to obtain, it's a scam 100% of the time.
Thank you for sharing this information with the community! Merry Christmas!
I NEVER scan those QR codes, not for any reason. If the sender wants to communicate with me, they can either send me a USPS snail mail letter or an email.
I do NOT will not scan those codes. Too much information they can get from your phone I keep hearing so NOPE,
If someone sends me something, they just lost their money. If I didn't order it, I can claim it, because they sent it too me. Must be my Christmas/Birthday, whatever gift.
Just how I see it. lol
So someone plugging in the WiFi booster will take over the network, as the second level attack in case first one failed?