The "Amazon Payment Declined - Billing Problem" Phishing Scam Home Categories Scamming The "Amazon Payment Declined - Billing Problem" Phishing Scam 8 8 4.13K 1 7y ago 2018-11-28T09:21:48-05:00 7y ago 2018-11-28T09:25:35-05:00 Online Threat Alerts (OTA) Amazon customers are asked to delete "Amazon Payment Declined - Billing Problem" emails like the one, which claim their payment has been declined or there is a billing problem. The fake emails are being sent by cybercriminals who are attempting to trick their potential victims into clicking on the links in the same emails, which go to a phishing website that steal account credentials and personal information. The "Amazon Payment Declined - Billing Problem" ScamFrom: Amazon.co.uk amazon@virginmedia.comSent: Tuesday, November 27, 2018 7:32 AMSubject: Payment Declined: Billing ProblemPayment DeclinedHello,We’ve sent a message to your Message Centre in your Amazon account. The message will be available for 90 days.We have temporarily suspend your account and your access to online it will be restricted if you fail to update.To restore your account, please enter the following to complete your sign-in.Update your payment methodTo learn more about safe online shopping, visit the "Security & Privacy" section of our Help pages.Sincerely,Account SpecialistAmazon.co.ukhttp://www.amazon.co.ukAmazon customers should always go directly to www.amazon.co.uk or www.amazon.com to view their order status or other account notifications. Instead of clicking on a link in an email which may go to a phishing website that steals personal and account information. Check the comment section below for answers or additional information. Share what you know, or ask a question about this article by leaving a comment below. Online Threat Alerts (OTA) is not affiliated with or endorsed by any trademark owner mentioned in this article. 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Your IP address will be used to display your estimated location. Enter comment post here 8infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoFeb 15, 2021 by The "Amazon Payment Declined - Billing Problem" Phishing Scaminfo"From: Amazon. com Sent: Monday, February 15, 2021, 09:46:35 AM ESTSubject: The payment for Order #875-097865-657464 has been Declined.Hello,We're writing to let you know the payment for Order #875-097865-657464 has been Declined. You can check the current status of your order, and update your payment method herehttp://www.amazon.com/gp//css/ summary/edit.html/?orderID= Order #875-097865-657464We're having trouble completing the payment for the above order. The issuing bank may have declined the charge if the name, expiration date, or ZIP Code you entered at Amazon.com does not exactly match the bank's information.Valid payment information must be received within 24 hours, otherwise your order will be canceled.for more information about this transaction kindly Visit www.amazon.com/ cashgcresellers to learn more.We hope to see you again soon.Best Regards,Customer ServiceAmazon.comhttp://www.amazon.com/"Another scam.infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJan 5, 2021 by The "Amazon Payment Declined - Billing Problem" Phishing Scaminfo"From: Amazon. com Sent: Tuesday, January 5, 2021, 05:47:27 PM ESTSubject: Declined: Your amazon.com order (#D01-164536211- #113-8317348-8699478)Dear Amazon customer,Due to a problem with the payment method you provided, we couldn't charge your account for your order (#113-8317348-8699478).We may attempt to reprocess payment for your order now using the payment method you provided.Please follow the link below to make sure the payment information you provided is correct, to avoid any invalid payment method for your future order.https://www.amazon.com/ap/ signi?_account-summary/html?- Order(#D01-164536211-#113-8317348-8699478)Note: this email was sent from a notification -only address that cannot accept incoming mail. please do not reply to this message.If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us: https://www.amazon.com/ display.html?nodeId=508510& ref_=nav_cs_customerserviceThank you for shopping with usWe hope to see you again soonAmazon.com Customer Service"Here is another scam.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMar 16, 2020 by The "Amazon Payment Declined - Billing Problem" Phishing Scaman anonymous user from: St Louis, Missouri, United StatesYup, I got two also and with the attached document was super suspicious because it directed me to a website but when I was navigated to the new website I tried clicking on the "Conditions of Use" "Privacy Notice" and "Help " it said the website was not found. That's when I knew something was up so I double-checked and called Amazon and I was right it was a scam. Please be careful out there :)an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMar 8, 2020 by The "Amazon Payment Declined - Billing Problem" Phishing Scaman anonymous user from: Berkley, Michigan, United StatesI got one of those 2. I delete it and move on.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJan 10, 2020 by The "Amazon Payment Declined - Billing Problem" Phishing Scaman anonymous user from: Norwich, England, United KingdomI just received an email saying payment had been declined and asking me for details. I got suspicious when they asked for card details. I did not give them card details but they have my mother's maiden name and my address and postcode. What should I do next?infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJan 10, 2020 by The "Amazon Payment Declined - Billing Problem" Phishing ScaminfoJust be careful going forward.infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJul 27, 2019 by The "Amazon Payment Declined - Billing Problem" Phishing Scaminfo"From: "Amazon.com" Date: July 26, 2019 at 1:29:09 PM PDTSubject: Payment declined: Update your information so we can ship your orderAmazon LogoPayment Declined.Dear Customer,We are having trouble authorizing your payment for your order. Please verify or update your payment method.If your payment information is correct, please contact your bank for more details.* Valid payment information must be received within 3days, otherwise your order will be cancelled.Update your payment methodWe hope to see you again soon.Kind regards,Amazon Team"Here is another scam.infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJun 23, 2019 by The "Amazon Payment Declined - Billing Problem" Phishing Scaminfo"From: Amazon. com Sent: Saturday, June 22, 2019, 11:09:31 AM EDTSubject: Payment declined: Update your informationHi,Unfortunately, we're having trouble billing your card for your Amazon package, to continue using your Amazon account. Please updated your card/billing address.Update Billing AddressLearn more about resolving declined payments.We hope to see you again soon.Amazon.com"Here is another scam.
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoFeb 15, 2021 by The "Amazon Payment Declined - Billing Problem" Phishing Scaminfo"From: Amazon. com Sent: Monday, February 15, 2021, 09:46:35 AM ESTSubject: The payment for Order #875-097865-657464 has been Declined.Hello,We're writing to let you know the payment for Order #875-097865-657464 has been Declined. You can check the current status of your order, and update your payment method herehttp://www.amazon.com/gp//css/ summary/edit.html/?orderID= Order #875-097865-657464We're having trouble completing the payment for the above order. The issuing bank may have declined the charge if the name, expiration date, or ZIP Code you entered at Amazon.com does not exactly match the bank's information.Valid payment information must be received within 24 hours, otherwise your order will be canceled.for more information about this transaction kindly Visit www.amazon.com/ cashgcresellers to learn more.We hope to see you again soon.Best Regards,Customer ServiceAmazon.comhttp://www.amazon.com/"Another scam.
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJan 5, 2021 by The "Amazon Payment Declined - Billing Problem" Phishing Scaminfo"From: Amazon. com Sent: Tuesday, January 5, 2021, 05:47:27 PM ESTSubject: Declined: Your amazon.com order (#D01-164536211- #113-8317348-8699478)Dear Amazon customer,Due to a problem with the payment method you provided, we couldn't charge your account for your order (#113-8317348-8699478).We may attempt to reprocess payment for your order now using the payment method you provided.Please follow the link below to make sure the payment information you provided is correct, to avoid any invalid payment method for your future order.https://www.amazon.com/ap/ signi?_account-summary/html?- Order(#D01-164536211-#113-8317348-8699478)Note: this email was sent from a notification -only address that cannot accept incoming mail. please do not reply to this message.If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us: https://www.amazon.com/ display.html?nodeId=508510& ref_=nav_cs_customerserviceThank you for shopping with usWe hope to see you again soonAmazon.com Customer Service"Here is another scam.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMar 16, 2020 by The "Amazon Payment Declined - Billing Problem" Phishing Scaman anonymous user from: St Louis, Missouri, United StatesYup, I got two also and with the attached document was super suspicious because it directed me to a website but when I was navigated to the new website I tried clicking on the "Conditions of Use" "Privacy Notice" and "Help " it said the website was not found. That's when I knew something was up so I double-checked and called Amazon and I was right it was a scam. Please be careful out there :)
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMar 8, 2020 by The "Amazon Payment Declined - Billing Problem" Phishing Scaman anonymous user from: Berkley, Michigan, United StatesI got one of those 2. I delete it and move on.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJan 10, 2020 by The "Amazon Payment Declined - Billing Problem" Phishing Scaman anonymous user from: Norwich, England, United KingdomI just received an email saying payment had been declined and asking me for details. I got suspicious when they asked for card details. I did not give them card details but they have my mother's maiden name and my address and postcode. What should I do next?
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJan 10, 2020 by The "Amazon Payment Declined - Billing Problem" Phishing ScaminfoJust be careful going forward.
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJul 27, 2019 by The "Amazon Payment Declined - Billing Problem" Phishing Scaminfo"From: "Amazon.com" Date: July 26, 2019 at 1:29:09 PM PDTSubject: Payment declined: Update your information so we can ship your orderAmazon LogoPayment Declined.Dear Customer,We are having trouble authorizing your payment for your order. Please verify or update your payment method.If your payment information is correct, please contact your bank for more details.* Valid payment information must be received within 3days, otherwise your order will be cancelled.Update your payment methodWe hope to see you again soon.Kind regards,Amazon Team"Here is another scam.
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJun 23, 2019 by The "Amazon Payment Declined - Billing Problem" Phishing Scaminfo"From: Amazon. com Sent: Saturday, June 22, 2019, 11:09:31 AM EDTSubject: Payment declined: Update your informationHi,Unfortunately, we're having trouble billing your card for your Amazon package, to continue using your Amazon account. Please updated your card/billing address.Update Billing AddressLearn more about resolving declined payments.We hope to see you again soon.Amazon.com"Here is another scam.