Warning: Amazon Big Spring Sale Scams Ahead - Identify These Fraudulent Activities
A heads-up for Amazon users: Be on the lookout for some shady shenanigans during the upcoming Big Spring Sale. From account takeovers to ransomware attacks, scammers love a good opportunity to prey on unsuspecting shoppers.
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Yikes! 3 Amazon Big Spring Sale Scams to Steer Clear Of
Scammers can't resist a good hook, and with the Big Spring Sale on the horizon, they're aiming their scams at Amazon customers. As Marc Porcar, CEO of QR Code Joiner, cautions, "Scammers will take advantage of this shopping spree to snatch your hard-earned cash."
Here are the top three scams to watch out for:
- Deceptive Prime membership scams. They'll call, text, or email pretending to be Amazon support, claiming problems with your Prime account that require immediate attention. Urgent messages about hacked accounts, deletions, or suspicious activity are common. Clicking the provided link leads to a security page that demands your credentials, leaving your account vulnerable.
- Dishonest order confirmation scams. These sneaky messages, via email or text, claim issues with an order you've made, such as payment failures, delivery problems, or confirmation requests. The goal? Luring you into clicking a link leading to a phishing site where your account details, personal info, or payment data is compromised.
- Misleading sales listing scams. These fraudulent storefronts sell counterfeit or non-existent products, only to leave you out of pocket or with poor-quality goods. Some may not even send anything at all.
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Amazon spoke to us: "We remain committed to safeguarding consumers and educating the public about avoiding scams. Please visit our help pages to learn how to identify scams and report them at amazon.co.uk/ReportAScam."
Porcar advises Amazon sale shoppers to verify the sender of emails or texts, as Amazon will never request sensitive info via phone, text, or email. If you encounter these messages, avoid engaging and instead, check your account's status directly via the Amazon app or website.
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- "Be wary during the Amazon Big Spring Sale as scammers may try to deceive you with phishing emails, texts, or calls, pretending to be Amazon support and requesting sensitive information."
- "In order to protect yourself from Amazon sale scams, ensure to verify the sender of suspicious emails or texts, as Amazon will never request passwords or sensitive information this way."
- "To mitigate the risk of becoming a victim of an Amazon sale scam, check your account's status directly on the Amazon app or website rather than engaging with suspicious messages."
