AARP Fraud Watch

Amazon.com Scam Hits Holiday Shoppers

Dear Ben,

Just in time for the holidays, crooks have come up with a credible-looking way 
to scam online shoppers.

How it Works:

    You get an e-mail that appears to be from Amazon.com stating your recent 
order cannot be shipped.
    Claiming a problem with processing, the e-mail informs you that you won’t 
be able to access your account or place orders with Amazon until you confirm 
your information.
    A “click here” link leads to an authentic-looking Amazon web page to 
confirm your name, address and credit card information.
    After entering the information and clicking on a “save and continue” 
button, you are redirected to Amazon’s actual website.

What You Should Know:

    The scam e-mail subject line will say “Your Amazon.com order cannot be 
shipped.”
    If the “from” line in the e-mail contains an Internet Service Provider 
other than @amazon.com, the e-mail is not from Amazon.

What You Should Do:

    If you get an e-mail like this from Amazon (or any other online retailer), 
don’t click on the link!
    If you’ve recently ordered from Amazon and are concerned about missing an 
authentic update, use your web browser to independently (not through the 
e-mail) log in to Amazon.com and check under “Your Orders” to see if the 
e-mail’s details match any of your order information. If the information 
doesn’t match, then the e-mail is a scam.

Please share this alert with friends and family!

Kristin Keckeisen
Fraud Watch Network

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GET HELP:
If you or someone you know has been a victim of identity theft or fraud, 
contact the AARP Foundation Fraud Fighter Center at 877-908-3360.

FORWARD TO A FRIEND:
Share this alert with your family and friends so they know how to spot the 
common strategies scammers use and have the tools they need to defend 
themselves against their tricks.

AARP
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Washington, DC 20049


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