Recall Scam

That Unexpected Text About an Amazon Recall? It’s Probably a Scam If you’ve shopped on Amazon, you’re in good company—and so are the scammers who are increasingly targeting customers. A recent report highlighted a deceptive new tactic: fraudulent text messages that impersonate Amazon, warning you about an urgent product recall. These messages are designed to look legitimate, exploiting a real concern to steal personal information or money. Here’s what you need to know to spot these fakes and protect yourself. ...

Got a Text About an Amazon Recall? Here’s How to Spot the Scam If you’ve ever ordered from Amazon, you’re a potential target. A persistent smishing scam is making the rounds, where fraudsters send texts pretending to be from Amazon about a critical product recall. The message urges immediate action, pushing you to click a link that doesn’t lead to safety, but to theft. Understanding how this scam works is your first and best defense. ...