MIAMI.- For Prime Day returning July 16 and 17, Amazon is putting protection at the top of its shopping list, due to the scams that occur these days when, for example, links from the corporation are impersonated. In this way, the e-commerce conglomerate offers tips so that customers can shop safely.
During these two days, Amazon Prime members will be able to access a wide range of products with significant discounts in all categories. Those who are not affiliated can do so at the same time and receive the benefits, including free shipping. Stay tuned because from Your chance We will be informing you about the offers, with a secure connection.
In a press release, Amazon revealed that during Prime Day 2023 email attachments with links to phishing were the most reported phishing scam, with suspicious emails increasing from 5,000 to 14,000 per week between July 9 and July 29.
Amazon is therefore sharing the following tips and recommendations to help consumers detect and protect themselves from identity theft scams.
Check out purchases on Amazon
If you receive a message about purchasing a product or service, do not reply to the message or click on any links in the message. Instead, log in to your Amazon account or use the Amazon mobile app and confirm that it is actually in your purchase history before taking any action.
Rely on the Amazon app and website
The company does not ask you to pay by phone or email, only in the mobile app itself, on the website or in one of the physical stores. Amazon does not call or ask you to make a payment or bank transfer on another website.
Beware of false urgency
Scammers often try to create a sense of urgency to persuade you to do what they are asking.
Don’t be pressured into buying a gift card
You will never be asked to purchase a gift card and no legitimate sale or transaction will require you to pay with gift cards.
Contact
If you are ever in doubt, it is safest to stop interacting with the potential scammer and contact them directly through the Amazon app or website. Do not call numbers sent via text, email, or found in online search results. Amazon will not ask you to download or install any software to connect with customer service, nor will it request payment for any customer service support.
Check out what others are saying
See if anyone else has reported a similar situation. In the US, Amazon has partnered with the Better Business Bureau to provide consumers with a scam tracker that allows them to search for suspicious communications reported by others, by email, URL, phone number and more.
What is Prime?
Amazon Prime is a membership program that offers the best of shopping and entertainment. This includes permanent shopping benefits like free delivery of eligible items and groceries, early access to deals, special events, entertainment benefits, and much more. Customers can sign up for Prime for $12.99 per month or $119 per year. How to join?
