US EditionAmazon Warns 220 Million Customers Of Prime Account Attacks
UNITED STATES, JUL 16 – Scammers impersonate Amazon to steal credentials using fake renewal emails and calls, with 220 million Prime members warned amid rising phishing attacks, experts said.
- Earlier this month, Amazon warned its 200 million customers worldwide about a sophisticated scam involving fake emails impersonating the company.
- According to the FTC, scammers start with a call or text about a suspicious charge, often including personal details from social media or the dark web to appear legitimate.
- Security experts reported over 120,000 fake Amazon domains created before Prime Day and tech360.tv noted a surge in email attacks falsely claiming rate hikes to prompt fake cancellation links.
- Amazon and experts recommend enabling two-step verification to help customers mitigate risk.
- Both Amazon and the FTC urged reporting of suspicious messages, and Amazon said it will continue investing in consumer protection and education.
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