Scammers are attempting to steal personal details with fake test messages
People with an Amazon account have been issued a warning about a scam text message designed to steal personal details. Consumer right group Which? has said anyone with an account on the shopping marketplace should be aware of the scam.
According to Which?, one of the texts reads: "Amazon: We detected a login into your account from a new device on 27/09/2022 at 15:10:08 UTC. If this wasn’t you, you can terminate that session via: [https://checkup-amazon.com]."Another text can say: "From Amazon - A new login has been attempted from IP address: 82.966.81.27 .If this was NOT you, secure your account immediately. [amazon-logins.com].
An Amazon spokesperson told Which?: "These messages were not sent by Amazon. Scammers that attempt to impersonate Amazon put our customers and our brand at risk. Although these scams take place outside our store, we will continue to invest in protecting customers and educating the public on scam avoidance.
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