Amazon Imposter

Victim Location 94928
Total money lost $50,000
Type of a scam Phishing

I received an email from Amazon saying I owed $499.999 and the scammer took over my computer and transferred $50,000 of my savings into my checking and said it was his money and that I had to wire it back to him.

Victim Location 06770
Type of a scam Employment

The scammers called and informed me that I had been terminated from Amazon. They asked for my name and email.

Victim Location 78550
Type of a scam Online Purchase

Man stated that they wanted to inform me of a fraudulent attempt charge on my Amazon account and that there could possibly be other charges on my credit cards. Supposedly coming from an address in the state Georgia. That local authorities and US Marshalls we’re on the case and we’re investigating due to possible narco traffickers involved from Mx and Columbia and even my involvement in this? That address mentioned cc statements found with my info on them.

Type of a scam Phishing

Message reads, "Your Membership is being Restricted by our Prevention Team" and then the fake website is listed.

Victim Location 96748
Type of a scam Online Purchase

Received an email saying that I purchased a iPhone 12 and it was flagged because the purchaser address was in another state. When I called the number they said they would help me and asked me to go to any desk- then I hung up. I knew it was a scam accuse Amazon has never contacted me in the oast

Victim Location 98021
Type of a scam Phishing

It just said Amazon noticed suspicious account info I haven’t updated and it said a $1000.00 …. Amazon and comcast are the worst I know same company but same business practices… shady!!!!!

Victim Location 34974
Type of a scam Phishing

Dear Customer, Your Order#184992 for Samsung OLED TV 60" is confirmed, USD $1199.99 will be debited from your card. Call 8339073034 if NOT you. This message came from the Stuart phone number 772-480-1479. When I phoned the 833-907-3034 they claimed to be Amazon. Tried to get me to download Anydesk app. My bank stated to charges made, Amazon has been notified.

Victim Location 31015
Total money lost $300
Type of a scam Family/Friend Emergency

I WAS TRYING TO SEE WHY AMAZON WAS CHARGING ME FOR TWO PAYMENTS EVER MONTH THE GUY TOLD ME THAT HE WAS TRYING TO HELP ME GET A REFUND FOR THE CHARGES THAT WAS CHARGED TO MY ACCOUNT BUT THAT WAS NOT THE CASE HE HACKED INTO MY CHECKING ACCOUNT AND WITHDRAWED ALL OF MY MONEY I HAD IN MY ACCOUNT HE USE TWO DIFFRENT HOTMAIL ACCOUNTS [email protected] and the other one was [email protected] i hope pray that this can help someone

Type of a scam Phishing

I took a call but the name the caller used was for someone else at our place but the caller still kept talking to me. The caller identified themselves as being from amazon, asked if I had ordered an iPhone and if I didn't would I like a refund. After confirming that I did not order, the caller (over a few minutes) was very forceful in claiming that our personal information had been stolen and a fake account had been set up. They said I had to cancel the order from my end to stop this payment and get a refund. When I asked how I could cancel an order on an account I had not set up, with a password I did not have, they hung up. I do not know what they would have asked me to do to get my info if I had believed them. If it was a legitimate call they would not have hung up.

Victim Location 44111
Type of a scam Phishing

I keep getting recorded calls from Amazon claiming I have a preauthorized purchase and they're always for different amounts. If you wait on hold you get to speak to someone and I spoke to a woman and told her that I didn't have an account with Amazon, she told me yes I do.

Victim Location 76301
Type of a scam Phishing

They sent me a text trying to tell me that I had a large purchase on my Amazon account. I confirmed with Amazon that this is a scam.

Victim Location 80231
Total money lost $800
Type of a scam Phishing

I wanted to cancel my Amazon Prime. I searched online for a phone number for Amazon. I found a phone listed for Amazon Customer Service and called. The guy who picked up said he would help me. He wanted to see my account and check how much money was being paid each month. He had me download the AnyDesk app on my phone. Since I had my online banking app also open on my phone this guy was able to see everything. I didn't understand what was going on. He then created a fake email address. Soon he was having me use Zelle to transfer a payment. He actually transferred $800 out of my checking to him! I hung up when I figured out what was going on. I called my bank and reported fraud. But I'm not sure if I will get the money back or not.

Victim Location 32570
Type of a scam Phishing

Amazon imposter called and said consumer ordered packages and caller needed to verify the consumers information.

Victim Location 44119
Type of a scam Phishing

I have received phone calls from Amazon two days in a row. They called from different phone numbers. Yesterday they called from 4-833-864-5050 Inn my caller ID. Came up as unknown name. Today the call came from 216-631-4247 No name. I answered the calls. It starts off as a robocall. My account will be charged $873 for an I Phone 13. I think that was the amount. It states to press 1 to speak with a representative. I pressed 1 yesterday. I spoke with a lady. I asked her name and number. She hung up on me. I pressed 1 again today. A man answered. I asked his name. He gave me David Johnson. I said you work for Amazon. He said yes. I asked his agent number. He gave me 4490. I asked for his phone number. He gave me 808-747-6505. I said thank you. I am calling the Better Business Bureau. You are a scammer. He laughed. I hung up.

Victim Location 33025
Type of a scam Phishing

On 2/23/22, I received a voicemail stating that a purchase of $1,279.00 was applied to my Amazon account. I was asked to make immediate contact if this was not done by me. On calling back, my suspicions were raised as the person on the other end didn’t introduce himself as part of the Amazon team. What struck me further was that there was a noisy background. No professionalism in the approach to me as an enquiring customer. However I confirmed that my account was hacked as the individual was able to confirm what my last purchase was for. I told him that they were indulging in fraudulent activity. They quickly hung up the phone. On calling Amazon, the

big difference was the voice message welcoming me to customer service at Amazon. I then proceeded to notify them of my experience. The Amazon team asked for the telephone number for the criminals; I provided the numbers that I have provided you. They will have their investigative fraud team review. My account is now closed. Thank you for whatever follow-up can be done by your organization. You are a national treasure.

Victim Location 75216
Type of a scam Phishing

They claimed I had a large order on my amazon account. I don't have an account with them.

Victim Location 44117
Type of a scam Phishing

I received two calls on my cell phone yesterday supposedly from Amazon. Calling about an account they say I have and a charge for $749. I don't have an account with them. The phone call came from +4917640531990. It doesn't look like a real phone number. When I spoke with them they hung up on me when I told them I did not have an Amazon account. I want to report the calls.

Victim Location 83706
Type of a scam Identity Theft

I received email saying my Amazon prime was due to expire same day so I filled out everything even my SSI #. After I clicked send I checked my Amazon acct. payment wasn’t due till April. I canceled my credit card. Changed my password and contacted Equifax etc to freeze credit. It’s and state tax were contacted. Every where we have a few dollars have been put on notice. Lot of work for a stupid mistake.

Victim Location 53186
Type of a scam Phishing

The initial call said that someone was trying to purchase a Mac book pro of a purchase over $1000. I hit 1, got a man on the phone. He then told me that he shut down my account & asked if I knew two addresses. Afterwards he told me that my social security number was at risk & I wold need to be forwarded to social security. He forwarded me, but I hung up after that.

Victim Location 76302
Type of a scam Online Purchase

My mother was contacted by phone . The caller told her she had made multiple purchases totaling over $1, ooo. She has not purchased anything from Amazon in over a year. The caller transferred her to customer service, and customer service eventually hung up on her.