Friday, 25 July 2025

Amazon account hacking scam

We heard from someone who had their Amazon account hacked and a bill of £650 racked up by scammers. The victim only noticed when emails started appearing daily in their inbox, with details of the products being ordered without their knowledge.

Our scams expert, Faye Lipson, explains the warning signs to look out for and how to secure your online accounts against hackers.

Keep your online accounts secure
 
Source: Which? (23 Jul 2025) 

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