New Amazon Survey Scam Targets Shoppers
Dangerous Wave of Malicious Activity
A dangerous new wave of Amazon survey scams is capitalizing on shopper affinity for the e-commerce giant. The Amazon Pending Prize scam starts with malvertising, malicious redirects, pop-ups, or spam. Scammers use these methods to lure victims to fraudulent websites that mimic the official Amazon website.
Warning Signs to Identify the Scam
Keep an eye out for these Amazon scam warning signs to quickly identify a scam:
- Requests for personal information, such as your social security number or credit card details
- Promises of free or discounted products in exchange for completing a survey
- Links to suspicious websites that do not match the official Amazon domain
Protect Yourself from Phishing and Spoofing
Scammers are fooling people into losing money and personal information. We take phishing and spoofing attempts seriously. If you receive a suspicious call, SMS, or email that you think may not be legitimate, do not click on any links or provide any personal information. Report the incident to Amazon immediately.
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