Mysterious seeds in all shapes and sizes have been showing up at homes across the country, including the metro area.
Experts are warning everyone who gets them to not plant them. “The seeds themselves could be state or federal noxious weeds, or could carry plant pathogens, insects or diseases that are not known to occur in Nebraska and in the U.S. We definitely don’t want those pests getting out,” Julie Van Meter, a state entomologist, tells 6 News.
The Better Business Bureau says the packages bear the name “China Post” and may be labeled as items like small electronics or jewelry.
She and others are cautious but suspect it may only be a scam. “There doesn’t appear to be anything nefarious about these other than it appears to be a brushing scam, where unsolicited packages are sent to individuals, and then false reviews are created in an effort to boost sales,” she said.
If you get this kind of suspicious mail, you need to save it. Federal agencies want to get all the evidence they can in their investigation.
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