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Do Not Call 1-800-801-5811 - it is a Fake Technical Support or Customer Service Number Operated by Scammers

Do not call 1-800-801-5811 because it is a fake Amazon, Apple, Facebook or other Internet giants technical support or customer service number. The fake number(1-800-801-5811) is being used by cybercriminals or scammers to trick online users into calling it. The cybercriminals do this by sending out fake emails or text messages like the one below, which claim the recipients should call for support or help.

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A Fake Email Used to Trick Online Users into Calling 1-800-801-5811

From: "Amazon"olivia@amazonsupport.com

Password assistance

Someone tried to reset your password from Dayton,Ohio, If you have not requested this code

Please Call Us on 1-800-801-5811

Please provide below mentioned code with your Email address to verify

161145

Amazon takes your account security very seriously. Amazon will never ask you to disclose or verify your Amazon password, credit card, or banking account number. If you receive a suspicious email with a link to update your account information, do not click on the link—instead, report the email to Amazon for investigation.

We hope to see you again soon.

Amazon.com

If the recipients call the number, they will get an automated message asking them to enter their account credentials, personal information, including their social security numbers, bank account numbers, or other information the cybercriminals need in order to gain access to their potential victims’ accounts, steal their money and use their accounts fraudulently.

Recipients of the fake messages who have called 1-800-801-5811 and given out their banking information are asked to contact their banks for help, change the password of their online accounts, and contact their local authority if they gave out other sensitive information.

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