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.
You might ask
Does Amazon ever call customers?
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Being Tricky