UK-wide warning to anyone who sees parcel they didn't order at their front door

UK-wide warning to anyone who sees parcel they didn't order at their front doorWhich? has shared a warning for households that could be at riskCommentsNewsAmber O'Connor Money and Lifestyle reporter U35s14:54, 07 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesWhich? has issued a warning on social media (stock photo)(Image: Getty)UK households are being warned to watch out for a 'sneaky scam' which sees criminals send parcels to people who did not order them. According to Which?, scammers could be using the tactic to confirm your address and commit identity theft.‌Posting on Instagram, the consumer champions issued an alert for social media users. Raising awareness of the problem, Which? told followers: "Households are receiving parcels for items they never ordered and these are not generous gifts, but a sneaky scam that you need to know about."‌In the post, Which? explained that scammers might send out products to get fake reviews. The post claimed: "Dodgy online sellers send you cheap, unsolicited items (such as scarves, seeds or phone cases). By sending the parcel to your address, they can 'verify' a fake purchase."‌The post continued: "This allows them to write a five-star 'Verified Purchase' review under your name to boost their ratings." Which? added that someone with your address could try to commit identity theft and open other accounts in your name.The experts explained that if someone is sending you a parcel, they likely purchased your name and home address from a data leak or previous scan. They could then send malicious QR codes that are linked to malware websites or steal your identity. Which? warned: "If they have your address, they might try to open other accounts in your name."Content cannot be displayed without consent‌Anyone who receives a parcel they did not order is advised to report it to the marketplace the product was sent from by reporting the delivery as an unwanted package. People should...