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.
Impostors Pose as Amazon in Phone Scam Calls - AARP
WEBNov 21, 2023 · Scammers’ goal, according to YouMail, is to steal sensitive information such as financial credentials. Fake Amazon customer service phone numbers. It’s easy for criminals to spoof a trusted retailer, using familiar logos and slogans and a URL that’s easily mistaken for the real thing.
Amazon is suing to stop SMS raffle scams - The Verge
WEBMay 12, 2021 · According to Amazon’s legal complaint, which you can read in full below, the scam uses Amazon’s logos, web design, and meaningless “surveys” to trick people into buying products (ones that...
Amazon impersonators: what you need to know | Consumer Advice
WEBOctober 20, 2021. Has Amazon contacted you to confirm a recent purchase you didn’t make or to tell you that your account has been hacked? 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.
Beware of Fake Amazon Clearance Sale Scams Conning Shoppers
WEBDec 1, 2023 · Fraudsters are heavily promoting fake Amazon clearance sales on social media and bogus websites to deceive buyers. This guide will unpack how this scam ensnares victims and provide guidance to avoid or address being exploited.
How to Beat Amazon Scam Calls: Red Flags To Watch Out For
WEBJun 6, 2022 · Amazon scam calls can happen to anyone with a phone and anyone who uses Amazon. Often, the main goal is to have you provide personal information so the scammer can commit identity fraud. If you get a call from Amazon, it's likely a scammer as Amazon doesn't make unsolicited calls to customers.
17 Amazon scams to know and avoid in 2024 - Norton
WEBJul 24, 2023 · 1. Off-platform payment scams. In an off-platform Amazon payment scam, the scammer's end goal is to trick you into paying them outside the Amazon app or website. To do this, a scammer will create fake product listings and then message you requesting outside payment once you try to make the purchase.
If you’re getting fake texts from scammers posing as Amazon ... - CNBC
WEBJul 31, 2022 · Fake texts and e-mails carrying phishing attempts by virtual scammers are on the rise, including a recent trend of spammers posing as Amazon representatives.
Watch Out for Fake Amazon Websites and Amazon Prime Day …
WEBJul 11, 2023 · Impersonating retailers like Amazon is a favorite tactic of scammers, whether through fake websites, ads, or phishing emails. As Amazon Prime Day approaches this week (July 11 – 12), we’ve noticed a significant uptick in Amazon scams during our research. Read on for the low-down.
6 tips to stay safe and avoid scams when shopping at Amazon
WEBNov 16, 2022 · Look out for fake order confirmations and beware of false urgency, plus more helpful tips to stay safe and avoid scams impersonating Amazon.