Amazon issues urgent warning to all Prime users over hack stealing accounts

10 months ago

Amazon warns Prime users about a surge in cyber scams ahead of Prime Day 2024.
Scammers use fake emails, texts, and phone calls pretending to be Amazon to steal personal information.
Amazon reports an 80% increase in impersonation scams during Prime Day 2024 in the US.
Phone scams in the UK surged by 71% between February and March, often involving fake order alerts.
Amazon removed over 55,000 phishing websites and 12,000 fraudulent phone numbers in 2023.
Scammers exploit urgency, claiming accounts will be locked or charged unless immediate action is taken.
94% of global impersonation scams occur via email, text, or phone calls, with two-thirds focusing on fake account issues.
Amazon advises users to verify communications through the official app or website and enable two-factor authentication.
Payment fraud became the most reported scam by May 2025, accounting for 38% of cases.
Amazon recommends buying directly from them to avoid delivery scams and ensure product authenticity.

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