Did you get a call or text about a suspicious purchase on Amazon…
WEBA new and complicated scam starts with a call or text message about a suspicious charge on your Amazon account. But it’s not really Amazon. It’s a scammer with an elaborate story about fraud using your identity that ends with you draining your bank or retirement accounts.
The 7 Latest Amazon Scam Calls (and How To Spot Them) - Aura
WEBJun 13, 2023 · Amazon scam calls are phone scams in which malicious actors try to trick you into giving up personal data, Amazon account information, or money. Here’s how Amazon scam calls typically work: You get a phone call from an unknown number or one “spoofed” to look like it’s coming from Amazon.
Identifying a scam - Amazon Customer Service
WEBLearn to identify, prevent, and report scams. If you've received suspicious communications or found a suspicious website claiming to be from Amazon, visit the following Help pages: How to identify fake emails. How to identify fake text messages/SMS. How to identify fake phone calls. How to identify fake websites.
Amazon impersonators: what you need to know | Consumer Advice
WEBOct 20, 2021 · According to the FTC’s new Data Spotlight, since July 2020, about one in three people who have reported a business impersonator scam say the scammer pretended to be Amazon. These scams can look a few different ways.
17 Amazon scams to know and avoid in 2024 - Norton
WEBJul 24, 2023 · Traits of an Amazon vishing scam include: Uninvited phone calls from individuals claiming to be Amazon employees; Stories about how there is an issue with your order, Amazon account, or that you’re in need of a refund; Requests to disclose or verify personal information to resolve the issue or process the refund
What to Know About the Latest Amazon-Impostor Scams - AARP
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Criminals are using the Amazon's name to steal from victims. Find out how to protect yourself from this scam.
Amazon’s latest actions to protect customers from impersonation scams
WEBOct 19, 2023 · Amazon has zero tolerance for criminals who pretend to be us, or any brand, to commit fraud. Through our continued commitment to protect consumers from impersonation scams, we initiated takedowns of more than 20,000 phishing websites and 10,000 phone numbers being used as part of impersonation schemes in 2022.
Impostors Pose as Amazon in Phone Scam Calls - AARP
WEBNov 21, 2023 · Amazon has seen a recent surge in reports of unexpected calls, texts and emails that refer to a costly membership fee or an issue with your membership, then ask you to confirm or cancel the charge. Knapp says that the scammers will try to get you to provide payment or bank account information.
Scam: Got a call from Amazon about fraud on your account?
WEBMay 28, 2021 · Have you gotten a call from Amazon lately? Be on alert because there's a new Amazon scam in town. Scammers call with an automated message, pretending to be Amazon customer service.
Beware of new Amazon impersonator scam, FTC warns - ConsumerAffairs
WEBOct 20, 2021 · According to the FTC’s new Data Spotlight, about 30% of consumers who have reported a business impersonator scam say the scammer pretended to be Amazon.