Scammers impersonate Amazon customer service representatives, contacting individuals to inform them of a fake refund for a recent purchase. They request sensitive information or ask victims to click on malicious links to ‘claim’ the refund, leading to identity theft or financial loss.
Be cautious of unsolicited communications claiming to be from Amazon. Verify the legitimacy of refund notifications by logging into your Amazon account directly through the official website or app. Avoid clicking on links or providing personal information unless you are certain of the sender’s authenticity.
Red flags:
- Unexpected refund notifications for Amazon.
- Requests for sensitive information such as login credentials, payment details, or personal.
- Pressure to act quickly or urgency to claim the refund.
- Suspicious or unfamiliar email addresses or phone numbers.
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