Amazon Issues Warning About Rising Scams Ahead of Thanksgiving Shopping Weekend.
Amazon has alerted shoppers to stay vigilant against scams as the second half of 2023 sees an increase in fraudulent activities via text, calls, and emails.
The company has taken action by shutting down 45,000 phishing websites and 15,000 phone numbers used by scammers this year.
Two prevalent scams involve scammers posing as customer representatives, claiming account suspension unless customers update specific information.
The second scam prompts customers to confirm or cancel an order, leading to the request for payment information.
Scammers employ deceptive emails with Amazon logos to trick customers.
Amazon emphasizes red flags such as requests for money or payment information, urging customers to report scams through their website.
Scott Knapp, Amazon’s director of worldwide buyer risk prevention, reassures victims that falling for scams can happen to anyone and encourages reporting without embarrassment.
