Thursday, 13 October 2022

Watch out for phoney Amazon texts

Scammers impersonating Amazon are sending texts asking you to follow a link to secure your account following attempted logins, which is a typical tactic to incite panic. If you click the link it takes you to a convincing fake Amazon website where you’re prompted to enter your login details.

The website could look genuine enough if you don’t take time to assess it. Here’s what to watch out for.

Fake Amazon text

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