Amazon Warns Yakima of Scam Emails Claiming Order Issues

If you receive an email claiming there’s an issue with an Amazon order you don’t remember placing, it’s likely a scam aimed at stealing your personal or financial information.

NEVER CLINK ON ANY LINK IN THE SCAM EMAIL

Scammers often send urgent-sounding alerts like "order confirmation" or "shipping problem" to trick you into clicking malicious links or calling fake numbers. Amazon officials say the best way to protect yourself is to never click on any links or buttons in the suspicious email and make sure to check your orders directly by logging into your Amazon account through the official app or website. They also say you need to verify in your Message Center on Amazon.

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REPORT THE EMAIL TODAY

If you received the email you can report the scam by forwarding the email to stop-spoofing@amazon.com. There are some simple ways you can spot the scam Amazon email. Amazon officials say look for misspellings or unusual email domains, such as "amozon.com" instead of "amazon.com."Also look for phrases like "Action Required" or "Account Suspended" that are designed to scare you. More tips from Amazon available here. 

THINGS AMAZON WOULD NEVER DO TO YOU

Remember that Amazon never asks for sensitive info or gift card payments via email and scam emails often say "Dear Customer" instead of using your name.

OH NO YOU ALREADY CLICKED ON THE LINK?

If You’ve Already Interacted with the email:

Change your password immediately on Amazon and any other accounts using the same login. Enable two-step verification for added security.
Contact your bank if you provided credit card info, to monitor for fraud. Amazon officials say always stay vigilant and protect your personal information from online scams.