Identifying a scam - Amazon Customer Service
If you have received suspicious communication claiming to be from Amazon and you don't have an account with us, report it at [email protected]. For more information on the most common scam tactics, visit Scam trends .
Did you get a call or text about a suspicious purchase on Amazon…
Nov 12, 2024 · A 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.
17 Amazon scams to know and avoid in 2024 - Norton
Jul 24, 2023 · Keep an eye out for these Amazon scam warning signs to quickly identify a scam: Messages outside Amazon: If you ever receive a random email or text claiming to be from Amazon or a third-party seller, it’s best to ignore it. If something serious is happening to your order or account, you’ll be able to find that information on Amazon’s ...
Report a scam - Amazon Customer Service
We take fraud, scam, phishing and spoofing attempts seriously. If you receive a correspondence you think may not be from Amazon, report it immediately. To have the best advice on what actions to take, select the most appropriate link: If you don't have an Amazon account.
Report Suspicious Activity - Amazon Customer Service
Follow the instructions in Report a Scam to report suspicious emails, phone calls, text messages, unsolicited packages, or gift card scams. Stolen goods. The sale of stolen property is illegal and strictly prohibited in Amazon. If you suspect that a product for sale on Amazon.com is stolen, contact Customer Service.
Amazon impersonators: what you need to know | Consumer Advice
Oct 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. In one version, scammers offer to “refund” you for an unauthorized purchase but “accidentally transfer” more than promised.
The 7 Latest Amazon Scam Calls (and How To Spot Them) - Aura
Jun 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.
Beware the Amazon MacBook Scam Call Payment & Press 1 Fraud
Oct 4, 2023 · What is the Amazon MacBook scam call? This is a fraudulent phone scam where you receive an automated call claiming an unauthorized charge for a MacBook was made on your Amazon account. You are prompted to “Press 1” to speak with an Amazon representative to …
New scam asks Amazon account holders to confirm a recent purchase
Mar 31, 2021 · Amazon customers across the country have reported receiving calls from people who claim to work for Amazon and are asking for confirmation of a recent transaction. But the Federal Trade...
Fake calls from Apple and Amazon support: What you need to know
Dec 3, 2020 · Scammers are calling people and using the names of two companies everyone knows, Apple and Amazon, to rip people off. Here’s what you need to know about these calls. In one version of the scam, you get a call and a recorded message that says it’s Amazon. The message says there’s something wrong with your account.