Fake Amazon Emails on the Prowl

Scammers are trying to trick people into giving them personal information and money by pretending to be Amazon.

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You might get emails, texts, or even phone calls that seem like they're from Amazon.

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These scams often say things like your account is closing, there's a weird charge, or you need to verify something to keep using Amazon.

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Don't panic and give away your info! These are FAKE messages.

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Real Amazon messages won't pressure you or ask for personal details like passwords or credit card numbers right away.

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Scammers might try to scare you with fake fees or attachments in their messages.

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Instead of clicking links in suspicious messages, go directly to Amazon's website or app and check your account messages there.

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To manage your Prime membership, payments, or account details, log in to your Amazon account directly.

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