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"Amazon Recruiting Center" Phishing Scam

Online users, beware of "Amazon Recruiting Center" emails being sent by online scammers. The fake emails are used to trick online users into believing they have been offered a job at Amazon. But, this is not true, the fake emails are used to trick potential victims into sending the scammers their personal and other sensitive information.

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A "Amazon Recruiting Center" Phishing Scam

From: Amazon Recruiting Center - support@amz-application.com

Date: August 22, 2018 at 1:54:20 PM PDT

Subject: Application info

Dear,

As you must have been informed, this position is a very rewarding job that doesn't interfere with your daily routine/activities. We strive to cultivate a familiar relationship with our employees, instead of an an employer-employee agenda, based on work matters. We highly value your feedback, so please keep us in the loop if there is something we can do for you.

To become a legal employee of Amazon, you need to:

1. Read carefully and agree with the Employment contract.

2. E-mail us a scanned or photo copy of the filled in and signed Employment contract along with a clear picture with your ID, a picture with the back of your ID and a selfie picture with you, holding your ID, in order to confirm the validity of your paperwork.

See attached an example, on how you need to confirm your ID, in order to get your application approved.

3. Go on our website and register, by clicking the Register button.

( you can find our recruiting center website in the signature below or on the top of the attached employment contract ).

If you have any questions, don`t hesitate to contact us.

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