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Amazon Scam Calls and Texts: How to Spot Them

Being Tricky

The short answer

Amazon scam calls and texts usually claim there’s an order you didn’t place, a problem with your account or Prime, or a refund waiting for you.

At a glance

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Key point 1 of 5

These are the fastest red flags.

Key point 2 of 5

Scammers change the story often, but these are the ones Amazon and the FTC see most.

Key point 3 of 5

Don’t use any number, link or reply option in the message.

Key point 4 of 5

Amazon’s Report a scam page has separate steps depending on what you shared.

Key point 5 of 5

The same tricks show up with other brands.

Watch out

Never read a code from a text message to someone who called you. A real company doesn’t need you to read its own code back to it.

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Does Amazon ever call customers?

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Amazon Scam Calls and Texts: How to Spot Them

Being Tricky