Anyone have any info on this camera from "Tuya"?

[madpuma13]

I randomly received this camera from what looks like a shell business/forwarding company. I didnt order it and I cant find any contact info for the business. The box looks a bit beat up and the contents have obviously been taken out and put back inside. The camera itself doesnt appear used.

It's a pretty cheap camera, is this thing worth using or is it a scam to get connected to my network somehow? Anyone hear of such a a thing?

HG-8520D-W

 

[KenAllen15]

Tuya is more of a protocol than anything. They make chips that go inside of different devices to give them internet connectivity. The better question is why are you receiving random cameras in the mail? I wouldn't connect it to my network.

 

[madpuma13]

Yeah, definitely not planning on connecting it

Tuya is more of a protocol than anything. They make chips that go inside of different devices to give them internet connectivity. The better question is why are you receiving random cameras in the mail? I wouldn't connect it to my network.

 

[Sybertiger]

Hmm, I recently received a cam from Amcrest Direct that I didn't order. Maybe I won a contest?

 

[wittaj]

Two reasons - for electronics either hoping you connect it to your network and then they steal your info OR a seller is using a loophole to improve their Amazon algorithm as it counts as a "legit" purpose.

What is the Amazon 'brushing' scam and how can you protect yourself?

Receiving a package you didn't order may seem like a nice problem to have but it could be you're caught up in a new scam. Here's all you need to know.

news.yahoo.com

Consumer Alert: Beware of receiving packages you didn't order

The DCP said folks are receiving packages they didn’t order in the mail and it's known as a brushing scam.

www.wgrz.com