Scam Alert!
The Better Business Bureau Serving Central & South Alabama is alerting consumers of a spoofing scam involving Amazon just prior to the company's Prime Days scheduled for October 13-14.
Here's what the scam is all about and how to avoid it:
The caller is posing as an Amazon employee claiming to need information about the consumer's account, an order that was placed, a missing package, or something related to Amazon. The caller is insistent, using a story such as a credit card was declined or a package lost.
Also look out for a confusing twist on this scam. The con artists are spoofing other organizations’ phone numbers to help disguise their calls and lend them credibility - including BBB’s number!
The BBB has several tips for avoiding this scam. Here's a biggie:
Ignore calls for immediate action. Scammers try to get you to act before you think by creating a sense of urgency. Don't fall for it.
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