LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — The USDA is warning people against opening packages or planting seeds that appear to come from China. People across the country …
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Mysterious Seeds in the Mail: What to Know About the Apparent Reviews Scam
All 50 states have warned U.S. residents against opening or planting any unsolicited seeds they may have received in the mail. The mysterious packages, reportedly sent to hundreds of Americans, appear to be part of a common "brushing" scam, in which online sellers send inexpensive products to real addresses to inflate their reviews on platforms like Amazon. The Department of Agriculture, nevertheless, says it is examining the seeds to see if they pose any risk.
People across the country have reported receiving unsolicited packages of seeds in the mail that appear to be sent from China. And agriculture officials in 30 states are warning the public not to plant them. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is aware of the reports and is working with the …
CNN — All 50 states have now issued warnings about mysterious, unsolicited packages of seeds that people across the nation have received in the mail in recent weeks. The packages appear to be coming from China, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Photos shared by state agriculture …
Mysterious packages of seeds, many postmarked from China, are showing up at hundreds of people’s homes across the country, prompting state departments of agriculture to issue warnings to residents not to plant them in the ground. Here’s what you need to know about this very odd scenario: Are the …
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