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Is There an Amazon Scam Going Around?
Is There an Amazon Scam Going Around?

There is an Amazon scam where scammers ask potential victims to call them at +61-1800943509, a fake Amazon customer helpline, by sending them fake order confirmation text messages like the ones below. The fake text messages claim the recipients purchased a Canon EOS R6 Camera, Lenovo Intel core i9 Touch Laptop, and other electronic products from Amazon.

Amazon Scam Texts

From: 0421 730 976

Order Confirmed #1016512VN117 $3969.99 against Canon EOS R6 Camera at AMZ on 2021-04-12. Helpline (+61)1800943509 for any dispute ,Thank you"

"You paid $1969.00 against Lenovo Intel core i9 Touch Laptop at AMZ. 0rder# 140GJ21JV0 on 2021-04-12. Customer helpline +61-1800943509 If you have any dispute."

The aim of the scammers is to frighten their potential victims into calling them at +61-1800943509, a fake Amazon customer service helpline. If the scammers are contacted, they will attempt to trick their potential victims into giving them their account credentials, personal and financial information. If the requested information is given to the scammers, it will be used fraudulently.

If you have been scammed by the fake 1800943509 order confirmation texts, please contact your bank and Amazon for help.

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