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Prime Day Scams Are Booming: How to Shop Safely This Year Amazon Prime Day draws millions of shoppers each year, but it also draws scammers. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning about a sharp increase in online shopping scams tied to the event. Fake websites, phishing emails, and social media ads promising unbelievably low prices are circulating now. If you plan to take advantage of the sales this week, it helps to know what to watch for and how to protect yourself. ...

How to Spot Amazon Impersonation Scams (Before You Lose Money) If you’ve ever received an email about a suspicious Amazon purchase you didn’t make, or a text warning that your account will be suspended unless you call a number immediately, you’re not alone. Scammers have been impersonating Amazon for years, and the problem shows no sign of slowing. A recent Daily Herald report notes that Amazon remains one of the most frequently impersonated companies by scammers. A separate article from SMH.com.au also includes Amazon-related scams among four schemes that can cost people thousands of dollars. ...

That Text About an Amazon Recall? It’s Probably a Scam. If you’ve recently gotten a text message claiming a product you bought on Amazon is under recall and needs urgent action, be very careful. Scammers are running a convincing new scheme that impersonates Amazon to exploit a very real consumer fear: product safety. ...

Don’t Tap That Link: How to Spot Fake Amazon Recall Texts You get a sudden text message. It says there’s a critical safety recall for something you recently ordered from Amazon, and you need to act immediately to get a refund or replacement. It looks urgent, maybe even a little scary. Before you click, stop. This is a growing scam designed not to protect you, but to steal your personal and financial information. ...

That “Urgent Amazon Recall” Text Is Probably a Scam. Here’s What to Do. If you’ve ever bought anything online, you’re a potential target. A persistent and convincing scam is making the rounds, where criminals impersonate Amazon to send fake text messages about product recalls. Posing as a critical safety alert, these messages are designed to steal your personal and financial information. ...

A New Text Scam Uses Amazon Recalls as Bait—Here’s How to Spot It You receive a text. It says Amazon has issued a critical recall for a product you recently purchased and urges you to click a link to arrange a refund. It seems legitimate, even urgent. But before you tap that link, you need to know this is a widespread and convincing new scam. ...

That Urgent Amazon Recall Text? It’s Probably a Scam If your phone buzzes with a message warning that an Amazon product you bought is being recalled and you must act immediately, your first instinct might be panic. Before you click, take a deep breath. Scammers are aggressively exploiting this fear with a sophisticated text message phishing campaign, impersonating Amazon to steal personal and financial information. ...

That Urgent Text About Your Amazon Order? It’s Probably a Scam You’re going about your day when your phone buzzes with a text message. It looks like it’s from Amazon, warning you about a dangerous product recall for something you recently bought. The message urges you to click a link for a refund or replacement. It feels urgent and official, but before you tap that link, you should know: this is almost certainly a fraud attempt. ...