Online Threat Alerts (OTA) - Alerting you to scams and frauds.
Scamming - Fraud
Amazon users, be aware of fake email messages like the ones below, which claim that your Amazon Prime credit will expire. The fake email messages are being sent by cybercriminals, and the links them go to phishing websites that steal personal and financial information, go to malicious websites that infect computers or mobile devices with malware, go to fraudulent websites that will ask visitors to complete surveys that the cybercriminals behind the scam will get paid for, or go to websites that ask visitors to buy counterfeit or fake products or services.
Therefore, Amazon users are asked never to click on links in email messages that claim that their Amazon credit will expire. They should instead, go directly to www.amazon.com and sign into their accounts from there. This will prevent Amazon users from clicking on malicious links that go to phishing or malicious websites.
From: Amazon Rewards [rewardsmail@theappbaysite.com]Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 1:50 PMSubject: Attn: Your $50 Amazon Credit Will Expire on 2/19/17Amazon PrimeATTN: One (1) NEW MESSAGE RECEIVED REGARDING YOUR AMAZON REWARD POINTSDate: 2/14/17Amazon Prime Shopper #42021-234AVAILABLE ONE DAY ONLY!As a token of our appreciation for your many years of repeat business as well as to celebrate the tremendous success of Amazon Prime we have awarded you with $50 in Amazon bonus points which can be used towards any product that is currently available at Amazon.com.In order to redeem your new points, just follow the link below and answer a few short questions and use the coupon during checkout at Amazon.comThat's all there is to it!Please Click Here to Claim Your Amazon Reward***This Expires on 2/19/1
From: Amazon Rewards [rewardsmail@theappbaysite.com]Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 1:50 PMSubject: Attn: Your $50 Amazon Credit Will Expire on 2/19/17
Amazon Prime
ATTN: One (1) NEW MESSAGE RECEIVED REGARDING YOUR AMAZON REWARD POINTS
Date: 2/14/17
Amazon Prime Shopper #42021-234
AVAILABLE ONE DAY ONLY!
As a token of our appreciation for your many years of repeat business as well as to celebrate the tremendous success of Amazon Prime we have awarded you with $50 in Amazon bonus points which can be used towards any product that is currently available at Amazon.com.
In order to redeem your new points, just follow the link below and answer a few short questions and use the coupon during checkout at Amazon.com
Please Click Here to Claim Your Amazon Reward
***This Expires on 2/19/1
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So annoying! I've been receiving this type message on a daily basis:"Final Notice: Amazon Rewards expiring soon!Thank you for your recent Amazon Purchases!To better serve you in 2018 and beyond we appreciate your feedback on our Customer Service and recent Shipping Charges.We respect your time and privacy, so please take a moment to answer these 5 short anonymous questions, and you may receive $50 Amazon Gift Card!Rate Your Amazon Experience>hxxp://palladiumcenter.hostLagoa CorporateRio de JaneiroRJ - 22261-005"
Recieved an email today. Please confirm receipt $50.00 expire 11:59 pm.
Here is another scam: - Forwarded message - From: Date: Thu, Nov 23, 2017 at 8:46 AM Subject: Vanessa 1176 Hello Dear! Welcome to Amazon Final Notice For Amazon Rewards ENJOY THE BEST BLACK FRIDAY DEAL You've been chosen by Amazon to receive a $50 reward! Click here to get started."
Just got this email: "Rewards ConfirmationHey (my email address)Dear Amazon Shopper, we're contacting you because our customer service has tried to get a hold of you for the past 4 days but wasn't able to - maybe there is something wrong with your e-mail. The reason why we're reaching out is an active compensation valued $50 for you in our computer-system - the reward expires in 5 days if you do not claim it. Please visit this web page, or click the button below to receive your reward,— Amazon Team 👋"
Here is another scam: "From: noreply@e.fiverr.com on behalf of Amazon Sent: Tuesday, August 8, 2017 4:57 AM Subject: $50 Amazon Reward Confirmed. Claim Now! Your $50 Amazon PrOmOtion Expries in 48 Hours Take Our Survey About Amazon & Qualify For AMAZING Deals! You have been selected to take part in our anonymous survey Take this 30 second questionnaire and we'll offer you an exclusive reward worth over $50!"
Just got one with current dates. 8-5-2017Expire 8-10-2017Same wording exactly.
Here is another scam: "-Original Message- From: Member_Survey Sent: Thu, 20 Jul 2017 4:21 Subject: Final Notice: Amazon Rewards expiring soon! $50 Amazon Reward Confirmed. Claim Now!"
Here is another scam: "From: Amazon_Rewards Subject: Attn: Your $50 Amazon Credit Will Expire on 7/24/17 Amazon Prime > ATTN: One (1) NEW MESSAGE RECEIVED REGARDING YOUR AMAZON REWARD POINTS > Date: 7/18/17 > Amazon Prime Shopper #42021-234 AVAILABLE ONE DAY ONLY! As a token of our appreciation for your many years of repeat business as well as to celebrate the tremendous success of Amazon Prime we have awarded you with $50 in Amazon bonus points which can be used towards any product that is currently available at Amazon.com. In order to redeem your new points, just follow the link below and answer a few short questions and use the coupon during checkout at Amazon.com That's all there is to it! Please Click Here to Claim Your Amazon Reward ***This Expires on 7/24/17"
When is someone going to stop these people?
What to do if you clicked on the link in the fake Amazon $50 credit email? Thanks.
Nothing will happen unless you submitted your personal and financial information on it. Or, download a malicious app or software.
