https://clark.com/shopping-retail/amazon-scam-brushing-warning-deliveries-you-didnt-order/
Clark.com says this:
Have you recently received an Amazon package that you didn’t order? It may be part of a scam called “brushing.”
This scheme involves an unordered package from Amazon showing up at your doorstep with your name on it.
Legally, you get to keep any package that’s addressed to you, but this scam isn’t entirely a victimless crime.
Third-party online sellers engage in “brushing” scams in an attempt to raise product ratings on websites such as Amazon. The seller pays a third party to purchase their products through fake buyer accounts they’ve created.
After the purchase, the item gets delivered to a real address. Then the seller can write a positive review of their own product from the fake Amazon buyer account.
Receiving unordered packages from Amazon means your information has been compromised. A third-party seller somehow acquired your name, shipping address and possibly your Amazon account information. (HOPEFULLY NOT)
Amazon provides a help page for victims of brushing scams.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=G33XVXQPUV79Z2ZC
What To Do if You Get Something From Amazon You Didn’t Order
If you have received an unsolicited Amazon package and have confirmed no one you know sent you a gift, here’s what you can do to protect yourself and future potential victims:
Report the unordered package to Amazon customer service at (888) 280-4331.
Report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission online or by phone at (877) 382-4357.
Change the password on your Amazon account and any other accounts that have the same password.
Keep a close eye on your credit card statements to spot suspicious activity.
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