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Suzhichou Scarf Scam and Unwanted Package Brushing Fraud
Suzhichou Scarf Scam and Unwanted Package Brushing Fraud

If you received a scarf that you did not order with the package labeled "SUZHICHOU", you maybe a victim of brushing scam used to boost an Amazon store. Your personal data may have been leaked from an online sale but your financial data is probably safe. You should double check your accounts to be safe but you can probably safely ignore the scarf.

The purpose of a brushing scam is to try to artificially inflate the businesses with a sender's customer reviews and business presence to try to gain some legitimacy. In other words, it is a devious way to increase sales and obtain positive feedback by fraud.

A "brushing" company somehow may have gotten your name and address probably from legitimate orders on a Chinese e-commerce platform. That company may then use your information to boost sales and get positive reviews. They do this by pretending to be an actual customer and place an order via a fake account and then send the products via package to you. When the delivery of package is confirmed, they create a favorable review that appears to be "verified" by you on the platform.

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by an anonymous user from: Laingsburg, Michigan, United States

Where is my order, I did not order a scarf

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by an anonymous user from: Weare, New Hampshire, United States

Did not order scarf from SUZHICHOU.

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by an anonymous user from: Tyler, Texas, United States

Did not order this ugly scarf. Scam.

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by an anonymous user from: Newport, Kentucky, United States

Did not order this scarf. It is a scam

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by an anonymous user from: Copperopolis, California, United States

Received an ugly horse paneled scarf in pinks and purples...didn't order and wouldn't have.

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by an anonymous user from: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Where is my six pair of shoes that I ordered and paid for?

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by an anonymous user from: Warner Robins, Georgia, United States

I received an ugly scarf from Tara Schmiffren (Suzhichou) that I didn’t order. What do I do to stop this from happening again?

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by an anonymous user from: Spring Branch, Texas, United States

Received a "Cool Towel" from Tara Schmittgen, South Gate CA. Didn't order.

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by an anonymous user from: Carlsbad, California, United States

Received a black top size 4X from Tara Schmittgen. Didn't order it.

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by an anonymous user from: Waite Park, Minnesota, United States

I recieved a Harmonica which I never ordered. I am so sick of you scammers. Apparently you have no concience. I am sending this to the Attorney Generals Office to let them know about you!

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by an anonymous user from: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Not only did I not order this scarf but it is butt ugly!!

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by an anonymous user from: Oswego, New York, United States

I just received a 3 way charging cable from this name and I ordered 2 camping chairs . The total cost me 50$ . Is there anyway to get money back ? Probably not .

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ymt-ec parcel

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by an anonymous user from: Jackson, Tennessee, United States

Received a scarf today from Suzhichou. It came from Stephanie Johnson, Los Angeles CA.

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by an anonymous user from: New York, New York, United States

We received 2 baseball caps from Tara Schittgen. I'm not sure what we should do with these. I'm thinking it's part of the scarf scam

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by an anonymous user from: Richmond Hill, New York, United States

I just received a package with a cute little scarf. I did purchase something from a company who ships from China, so I'm sure that's where it came from. Thanks for the info ... I'll keep an eye on it!

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by an anonymous user from: Toledo, Ohio, United States

I just received a package on Saturday containing a 3 in 1 USB Cable. Have no idea why as I never ordered this. Now I have to check all of my credit cards to try and find out if I've been scammed some how.

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by an anonymous user from: Swansea, Illinois, United States

I received a scarf today from the same Tara Schmittgen South Gate Ca. Do these people not have anything else to do besides harassing honest people. I am in the notion to completely do away with my computer.

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by an anonymous user from: Phelps, New York, United States

I received a "cooling towel" from same Tara Schmittgen. Who is this??,

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by an anonymous user from: Copperopolis, California, United States

I did too!!!

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by an anonymous user from: Boulder Creek, California, United States

Received a scarf, ordered a planter box. Don't see any charge on my credit card but replaced the card to be safe. Package was sent from "Tara Schmittgen" in South Gate, CA but that is probably a fake name or another victim. The USPS tracking history shows it was mailed from Santa Clarita, CA.

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by an anonymous user from: Athens, Ohio, United States

I received the same ugly scarf but ordered a foldable wagon. I will never order anything advertised through Facebook again. These people are willing to sell their soul and spend eternity in H**l over money.

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by an anonymous user from: Dornsife, Pennsylvania, United States

I received this scarf in the mail today while waiting for something else. What should I do with the scarf. I don’t won’t it.

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by an anonymous user from: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

How did I pay for a scarf I didn’t order

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by an anonymous user from: Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States

I received this scarf in the mail while I was waiting for another package to arrive that I ordered and I never ordered the scarf I don't know what's going on but whoever's doing this needs to stop and send me what I did order it's an ugly scarf and I don't know who would want the thing

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by an anonymous user from: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

This whole thing with this scarf is ridiculous, it's an ugly scarf I do not want. I want what I ordered. I just wonder why they feel like they need to do this and just send everyone what we all ordered! It sends to be reported and charges of fraud brought against this company

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by an anonymous user from: Ashford, Connecticut, United States

What should I do now that I have received this scarf..it came today.

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by info

throw it away.

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by an anonymous user from: Salford, England, United Kingdom

Received ugly horse scarf yesterday, didn't order and no return details on packaging

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by an anonymous user from: Ashford, Connecticut, United States

I received an ugly horse scarf today too… Now I am worried about my account…

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by an anonymous user from: Richmond Hill, New York, United States

Same here ... I didn't get what I ordered and am really steamed!

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by an anonymous user from: London, England, United Kingdom

Yes a scarf delivered today I don't wear scarves, if I did its not a very nice one .what some people will do for a sale .the Company called
SUZHICHOU

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by an anonymous user from: London, England, United Kingdom

I have received a hideous scarf today. It’s too awful to even give someone as a gift. I check my accounts regularly but would love to get in contact with them and find out why they sent me such a horrible unwanted ‘gift’.

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by an anonymous user from: Croydon, England, United Kingdom

I received a scarf today so what do I do about protecting myself?

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by an anonymous user from: London, England, United Kingdom

I have recieved an item a scarf how do I report this

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by an anonymous user from: Portland, Oregon, United States

I received one too! This should be stopped!

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by an anonymous user from: London, England, United Kingdom

Received one today. I had ordered something else from a Chinese company

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by an anonymous user from: Redmond, Washington, United States

I just received one and it is so hideously ugly I knew I did not order this horse scarf. I will be reporting this. It is such an awful scam.

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by an anonymous user from: Dudley, England, United Kingdom

I got one do I need to do anything?

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by an anonymous user from: Danville, Kentucky, United States

I got one do I need to do anything

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by an anonymous user from: Copperopolis, California, United States

I just received a scarf that I didn’t order! So I knew it was SCAM

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by an anonymous user from: London, England, United Kingdom

I have not ordered anything from you , I have reported it to my bank , & the police you are nothing but scammers

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by an anonymous user from: London, England, United Kingdom

I did not order anything from you you are one big scam I have informed my bank about you and that you are a scam so they are putting the word out and informed the police to

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by an anonymous user from: Ashburn, Virginia, United States

I ordered a planter and got this ugly scarf. So rude! I hope we can report it as fraud!

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by an anonymous user from: Dornsife, Pennsylvania, United States

Ordered from a company called peasey dressing table but instead got a scarf! Don't order from them . Now have to contact my bank!

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by an anonymous user from: Coudersport, Pennsylvania, United States

I just received one today my husband asked me if I had order anything else other than a baby playground for my son and its from china I guess I got fraud and I wont be receiving what I paid for

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by an anonymous user from: Salem, Oregon, United States

Hey I received one of the ugliest scarves I’ve ever seen… I didn’t order it , it says it’s from ONLINE SELLER, from 2700 Regent Blvd. Irving Tx. 75063
Sent through the USPS …

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by an anonymous user from: Germantown, Maryland, United States

I just received probably the same ugly scarf Carter 2101 Lake St. ADDISON ILLINOIS

HOWEVER CAME SHIPPED FROM CHINA
I CONTACTED THIS COMPANY IN ILLINOIS IF IT WAS FOM USA.
THEY LIED. AND I HAD ORDERED A CRAFT DESK/WORK ORDER
YES I AM ANGRY

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by an anonymous user from: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

That's actually what I ordered and received a scarf :(. I am in Australia.

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by an anonymous user from: Riverside, California, United States

Just received a scarf I did not order. Sending it back to sender

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