Amazon Issues Urgent Warning to Customers in Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts

When you think about it, the change that Amazon has gone through over the last decade is mind-blowing.

What started as an online bookstore in the mid 1990s has become a mega-retailer that sells everything from food to electronics.  And yes, they still sell books: both printed and digital.

Even though many people were using Amazon on a regular basis prior to 2020, the use of Amazon really skyrocketed during the pandemic.

Of course, like any online service, they occasionally have to deal with scammers.

Amazon Issues an Urgent Warning to It's 200 Million Customers

According to an article on the Fox News website, the retailer is warning people about a series of phishing scam emails that are attempting to get people to give up passwords an other personal information.

The gist of the message, which targets people who will soon need to renew their Amazon Prime memberships, is that the new annual rate is insanely high.

The email usually has a “cancel subscription” link, but clicking it sends you to a fake Amazon login page. Looks real, but it’s just a trap to steal your info.  In addition to usernames and passwords, these sites often also attempt to collect other information like your credit card numbers, home address, or even your Social Security Number.

Once they have your login, they can mess with your Amazon account, make purchases, or even try those same credentials on other sites.

The warning from Amazon stresses that they will never ask for personal information through email or text message.

You can report a scam directly to Amazon HERE.