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B.C. woman buried in Amazon packages she did not ask for and does not want (www.cbc.ca)

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[–] thetreesaysbark@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

What's a brushing scam?

Oh just read the article. Gotcha

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

The BBB also referenced the Amazon brushing scam, where companies would purchase products and have them sent to random customers so they can write verified reviews. But Nitu says what is happening to her is materially different.

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