FDIC-Insured - Backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. GovernmentWatch Out for Scammers Claiming to Be Big-Name Companies!
Have you received an email, text, or call claiming issues with your Amazon account, orders, or refunds? This could be a scam. Criminals often impersonate Amazon and other big company names and exploit their platforms to steal money, personal information, or account access.
Scammers send emails, text, or call claiming some sort of issue related to your account. They often include links to fake login pages to steal credentials or financial information. These messages appear urgent and pressure you to act immediately.
When receiving an unexpected call from Amazon or other big company name, it is known for scammers to claim your account is compromised and request remote access or payment for “support,” often installing malware or stealing credentials.
Some scammers create websites with misspelled URLs or hijack old listings to sell counterfeit or low-value products. You see a good deal and order a product. You will likely not receive the product and just handed them your payment and personal information.
How to protect yourself:
- Verify communications: Always check your account directly via the app or known website.
- Do not click on unsolicited emails or texts. Do not click on links/websites contained within the unexpected email/text. Do not call phone numbers contained within the unexpected email/text. Always check by using a known website or phone number.
- Enable security features: Use strong, unique passwords and enable multi-factor authentication on your Amazon account.
- Always check for sales or certain products through the app or known website.
Remember criminals are always trying to scam people. Trends show scammers increasingly exploit major shopping events (Prime Day, Semi-Annual events, Black Friday Deals, etc.) by creating fake domains, spoofed emails, and urgent messages. Awareness and vigilance are crucial to avoid falling victim.