Amazon issues scam warning to customers ahead of Prime Day
Online scams to be aware of, according to the Amazon website, include:
Amazon revealed it has seen an increase in scam reports recently and, as a result, sent a message out to all its customers warning them to stay alert.
An email from Amazon, in The Express, reads: "We've recently noticed an increase in customers reporting fake emails about Amazon Prime membership subscriptions.
"We want to help you stay protected by sharing important information about these scams."
Remember, Amazon will never ask for personal information over the phone, request payment outside our website, or call about unexpected refunds. Always verify by going directly to https://t.co/PA54TrqK7w. Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/YbU0A4svkU
One such email scam, reportedly recently, informs customers Prime accounts are being renewed at a new price.
There is a "cancel" button embedded in the email, which it says stops the extra payment.
However, those who click on the button are taken through to a website that can reportedly steal your Amazon account details and banking information instead.
Amazon, speaking in The Express, said: "Do not click on any links in these messages."
There are ways of identifying scams, according to the Amazon website, with these being the "red flags" to look out for:
If you have received an email or any type of communication you believe is a scam, contact Amazon immediately.
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This can be done via your account, the Amazon website (a link to which can be found above) or by emailing reportascam@amazon.com.
Amazon added: "We take phishing and spoofing attempts seriously.
"If you receive a suspicious call, SMS or email you think may not be from Amazon, report it immediately."
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