Summary A fake delivery email from Amazon has become a popular phishing tactic. If the recipient accidentally clicks a link and enters their credentials, their account login is compromised. Sample Below is a sample of what the email message contains.
Category: Amazon
Amazon Fake Invoice
Overview You may receive an Amazon invoice for the purchased of an expensive item. The invoice may indicate the package is expected to arrive the following day. The recipient address and name will be one you’ve not heard of. This is to invoke your prompt action to call. If you call you will be scammed… Continue reading Amazon Fake Invoice
Consumer Alert from Amazon (19 May 2022)
[Amazon issued the following notification to customers on 19 May 2022 by email. Below the words Customer Name would have your name displayed. This is a legitimate communication from Amazon.] Hello [Customer Name], We want to help protect you from scammers that attempt to impersonate Amazon. Remember these important clues so that you can identify… Continue reading Consumer Alert from Amazon (19 May 2022)
Amazon Purchase Payment Required
Summary You may receive an email, text, or call about an amount of money you owe Amazon for a purchase. Or perhaps regarding an amount of money you have already paid. These are usually fraudulent. Do not respond. Instead, login to the official Amazon website to see if any unusual transactions have occurred. You can… Continue reading Amazon Purchase Payment Required