Arr, beware, me mateys! The scurvy dogs be tryin' to trick ye with Amazon Prime scams. Here be 4 ways to steer clear, arr!
2023-07-25
Arr, ye scurvy dogs! Amazon be sendin' a missive to all ye Prime members, forewarnin' ye of foul plays and treacherous scams afoot. Fear not, me hearties, for they shall also bestow upon ye the knowledge to steer clear of such trickery. Avast, and be not caught in their net!
Amazon has issued a warning to its Prime subscribers about an increase in scams targeting user login credentials and bank account information. Scammers are using texts, emails, and phone calls to claim that users' accounts will be suspended or deleted unless they verify their details and pay a large membership fee. They are then asked to confirm their email, password, and payment information verbally or on a fake website. Amazon emphasizes that it will never ask for sensitive personal information over the phone or on a website that is not an official Amazon URL.If users receive any communication asking them to follow these steps, they should ignore it and report it as spam. Amazon also provides tips to identify and avoid these scams. Firstly, users should only trust Amazon-owned channels and never provide payment details over the phone. Secondly, they should verify links before taking any action, ensuring that the URL contains "amazon.com" or "amazon.co.uk/support". Thirdly, users should be cautious if they are being rushed, as scammers often create a sense of false urgency. Finally, users can set up two-factor authentication on their Amazon accounts to enhance security.
To further protect themselves against cybercriminals, users can read a larger feature on email scams and phishing, which offers additional ways to stay safe. Additionally, there are tips available on how to spot fake Amazon reviews when shopping online.