Amazon Alerts Prime Members to Rising Scam Threats
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Forbes
A surge in scam text messages impersonating Amazon has led to a 5000% increase in attacks, primarily aiming to steal user account details through fake links. Amazon and security experts advise users to verify messages via official channels, avoid clicking on suspicious links, and enable two-factor authentication to protect their accounts. The attacks are driven by organized criminal gangs, with Amazon actively working to shut down related scams.