The scammers claim that the called party's Amazon account has been hacked and that they need to act immediately to secure the account. Here we investigate such a case and give recommendations on how you can recognize such fraud attempts and protect yourself from them.
method
Scammers use a variety of methods to obtain personal information. In this case, the person called was contacted by an Austrian mobile phone number. The caller spoke English with a strong accent and claimed that the callee's Amazon account had been the victim of a hacker attack. He urged immediate action to secure the account. The person being called should make sure that they also answer the fraudster's next call.
Detecting attempted fraud
Amazon never calls customers uninvited to ask for sensitive account information. In addition, all official communications are always written in the language chosen by the customer in the settings of their Amazon account. It is therefore very unlikely that a real Amazon employee will contact you in a language other than the one you have selected in your account settings.
In addition, the company does not provide detailed information about alleged hacker attacks on customer accounts over the telephone. Instead, customers are notified of suspicious activity on their account via email and asked to log in to Amazon to verify their account information.
How you can protect yourself
Never give out personal or financial information when you receive a suspicious call. End the call and note the number shown. Then report the incident to both Amazon and your local police station.
If you have any doubts about the security of your Amazon account, you should always log in to the official website and check your account settings. If you believe your account has been compromised, change your password.
Conclusion
Telephone fraud is a widespread and serious threat. It is important to be vigilant. You should know how to recognize and avoid such scams.
Always remember: Never give out your personal or financial information to anyone who contacts you unsolicited, no matter how urgent or compelling the situation may seem.
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