Online scammers are asking potential victims to call 08 94689796, a fake Amazon customer helpline, by sending them fake order confirmation text messages like the one 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.
08 94689796 Scam Text
You Paid $3969.00 for Canon E0S R6 Camera at AMZ on 9th May 2021. Order-id#412-064RT-0912. Give us a call on 08 9468 9796 if not you.
The aim of the scammers is to frighten their potential victims into calling them at +61-08 9468 9796, 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 08 9468 9796 order confirmation texts, please contact your bank and Amazon for help.