IN times like these, people should be taking the necessary steps to protect themselves from scams.

Amazon has become a breeding ground for online scammers as more and more people use the site to purchase all their needs. 

Over $113billion in revenue was generated during the June 2021 quarter but $68billion in online sales alone.

The latest scheme involves an official-looking email from “Amazon”, warning users that someone has used their account to make a large purchase.

Numbers are provided for users to call. After which the scammers will ask for the user’s login information.

Some reports say that users are also asked to reveal other financial information in order to fix the supposed problem on the account.

The scam is good at duping potential victims thanks to the believable email.

The email doesn’t contain any attachments or links for users to click on, which are the usual signs of a scam.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU GET A SCAM EMAIL?

If you receive an email or phone call that claims to be from Amazon, don’t click on any links, call the numbers, or give out important information.

Log into your Amazon account and click on “Your Orders” on the upper right-hand side of the toolbar under Account & Lists.

You’ll see all the purchases made on your account to see if there are ones you don’t recognize. If you have questions, be sure to contact Amazon directly through the website.

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