Fraud Alert!

[1oraleejn]

I just got a new FRADULENT phone call. The call started out by thanking me for my Amazon purchase of $399.?? Since we have Prime and often order from them, I was not surprised, but the amount was more than I membered spending. I panicked! The call went on to say that if we had not made the charge, I should press “1”. Why would they offer that to EVERYONE? I called Amazon & they said they would never call me. The charge was also NOT on my account
BEWARE of all phone calls, especially during the Holiday season! DO NOT give them any Information!:

[BogeyBoy]

I have received this call a couple of times. Our Amazon account is in my wife's name so I knew it was a scam right away.

[Stu from NYC]

We got it too. We checked our account after hanging up the phone and knew it was fraud.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I get texts reminding me that I should press a hyperlink to schedule my delivery all the time. I block those every time they come in (they come from different phone numbers each time).

[villagetinker]

I have turned on 2 factor security, when ever I sign in (user name and password) I get a phone call with a code that I must enter to actually get on the site. This should keep the account safe.

[retiredguy123]

This scam has nothing to do with Amazon. They are just using Amazon's name because they know that millions of people order products from Amazon.

[asianthree]

I don’t get weird calls on my cell. They go right to spam, unless in my contacts. Land line is the same, if number isn’t in my list, I don’t get the call

[John_W]

I just got a new FRADULENT phone call. ..

I guess you have a phone number on the caller ID. When in doubt, just google the phone number anytime you suspect something. You'll find out right away if it's a scam or not.

Besides google, here's a couple of more links.

Access Denied (https://800notes.com/)

https://www.whitepages.com/reverse-phone

[fsusix]

Thank you so much for posting!

[banjobob]

Thanks for the heads up

[Catalina36]

Fraudulent email messages, BEWARE. I recently noticed a email on my iphone titled "thank you for your Apple purchase the charge of $69.00 was charged to your account". I did not open the email. I checked all of my accounts, checking, 2 credit cards, for several days and there was NO Charge for $69.00. Again I did not open the email, Not sure what would of happened if I did?? Perhaps they would have taken info off of my phone??
Just Beware, if the email looks suspicious it probably is hit [B] "JUST DELETE"

[Cheapbas]

Yep, another one lately is Norton antivirus renewal, for $$$. Set your phone to silence unknown callers, if they are not in your contacts, you’ll never hear it. If it is someone you know they’ll figure out how to get in touch with you.

[Girlcopper]

I just got a new FRADULENT phone call. The call started out by thanking me for my Amazon purchase of $399.?? Since we have Prime and often order from them, I was not surprised, but the amount was more than I membered spending. I panicked! The call went on to say that if we had not made the charge, I should press “1”. Why would they offer that to EVERYONE? I called Amazon & they said they would never call me. The charge was also NOT on my account
BEWARE of all phone calls, especially during the Holiday season! DO NOT give them any Information!:
Scam calls and emails have been around for decades. Nothing new and neither is this scam. Its an everyday occurrence

[larbud]

I got acall from a busy indian sounding call center along the same lines,Asked me a lot of bs questions trying to get me to say yes to something . What they got was a lesson in redneck profanity! Wife says take the high road they’re just trying to help you! Whut?

[Bwolf1]

Why panick. I get stuff all the time that I don’t want. Just return it for a full refund. It’s easy and it’s an Amazon benefit, no questions asked.

[oneclickplus]

I just got a new FRADULENT phone call. The call started out by thanking me for my Amazon purchase of $399.?? Since we have Prime and often order from them, I was not surprised, but the amount was more than I membered spending. I panicked! The call went on to say that if we had not made the charge, I should press “1”. Why would they offer that to EVERYONE? I called Amazon & they said they would never call me. The charge was also NOT on my account
BEWARE of all phone calls, especially during the Holiday season! DO NOT give them any Information!:

That's not new. It's just a phone version of those email saying the same thing. "If you didn't make this purchase, click here ..." and then you are directed to a link that looks like an Amazon login and is designed to steal your id / password when you type it in.

In the phone version, they will ask you to confirm your credit card so that they can refund the purchase price. There are still dummies out there giving this information over the phone to "Dave" who sounds like Anup Gupta from India.

[Dilligas]

In addition to the phone calls, emails saying your renewal of a subscription to a tech repair. All these scams should be ignored and deleted or forwarded to the company’s fraud site. If you question it, go online and check, but NOT through the links they offer. Also watch out for shipping confirmations and tracking. Check orders and charges directly without using links.

[GaryKoca]

I got an email on this. Not Amazon. I called Amazon and they said to ignore it. It is hackers.

[Jacob85]

This is a scam that has gone on for a long time but I think more people are more likely to fall for it since we are all ordering on line more. If you are ever in doubt about a call or email contact the source directly like you did but if you still have questions you can call seniors V Crime at the sherifs annex. 352-689-4600.

[OhioBuckeye]

I just got a new FRADULENT phone call. The call started out by thanking me for my Amazon purchase of $399.?? Since we have Prime and often order from them, I was not surprised, but the amount was more than I membered spending. I panicked! The call went on to say that if we had not made the charge, I should press “1”. Why would they offer that to EVERYONE? I called Amazon & they said they would never call me. The charge was also NOT on my account
BEWARE of all phone calls, especially during the Holiday season! DO NOT give them any Information!:

Good Warning! Myself I would of called my bank & told them about it. My bank has always taken care of issues like this. I’m surprised my bank haven’t call me yet & asked me if to call them about some charges yet, because I’m in Ohio & I live in Texas!

[wyealbert]

Check your Amazon order page and that should ease your panic.

[Bhighley]

I have turned on 2 factor security, when ever I sign in (user name and password) I get a phone call with a code that I must enter to actually get on the site. This should keep the account safe.

I bought flights and hotel rooms for a family of four in China with 2 factor security on my account.

[mrf6969]

Come on people. Common sense should tell you these are fraudsters and hackers. Hang up/don't answer. Don't reply/delete. Scammers/Hackers will always try. How stupid do they think we are???

[PugMom]

and wouldn't you know i got this seasons 1st Social Security fraud call 2 days ago! :a040: LOL. press 1 to be connected to someone in some foreign country.

[FromNY]

If number is not one I know it can go to voice mail. I do not answer ANY calls unless I know the caller. Voice Mail saves me all the time.. if the scammed call leaves a message Block and Delete. NEVER answer unless in my contacts.

[PennBF]

Check your credit card charges on a daily basis and if you spot a $1.00 charge call
and contest it as this is a method some use to see if you are watching charges to
your credit card. If you don't contest it right away the hacker knows your careless with card charges and next time will bill a much greater sum against your card. :ohdear:

[lstevenson1470]

I received a similar one. Someone called and said he was checking a possibly fraudulent charge on my Visa, an IPhone in Austrailia. When I said it wasn't anything I had ordered he said that the charge would be removed from my account as soon as I answered a few questions about my account. Click.

[linko38]

I received that call Thanksgiving day. I kept them on the phone for 30 minutes. Then I told them shame on you for ripping people off! My father fell for it twice! They get on your computer remotely and get on your accounts! Plus they charged him hundreds of dollars! Never let a third party remotely access your computer. I’m glad I wasted their time that day. That was 30 minutes they weren’t ripping someone else off!

[CFrance]

Scam calls and emails have been around for decades. Nothing new and neither is this scam. Its an everyday occurrence
Maybe so, but it never hurts to inform others. There might be some out there who don't know about this scam.


Thanks to the OP.

[DAVES]

I received that call Thanksgiving day. I kept them on the phone for 30 minutes. Then I told them shame on you for ripping people off! My father fell for it twice! They get on your computer remotely and get on your accounts! Plus they charged him hundreds of dollars! Never let a third party remotely access your computer. I’m glad I wasted their time that day. That was 30 minutes they weren’t ripping someone else off!

Wow, 30 minutes, that is a record.
When they call me, I always say I'm glad you called. I'm in the middle of cooking Mom's tomato sauce. Hold on for a second and I just need to stir it. I come back and ask them if they think it needs more salt. I debate with them, yes or no. I tell them to hold on for a sec while I add salt. My record so far is only three times. Clearly, I need to try harder.

[Bill14564]

Wow, 30 minutes, that is a record.
When they call me, I always say I'm glad you called. I'm in the middle of cooking Mom's tomato sauce. Hold on for a second and I just need to stir it. I come back and ask them if they think it needs more salt. I debate with them, yes or no. I tell them to hold on for a sec while I add salt. My record so far is only three times. Clearly, I need to try harder.

I got to 15 minutes once. It was one of the "tech support" calls where they would eventually ask me to let them into my computer. It took 15 minutes before he became frustrated with me not being able to type things correctly.

[tlivingst]

I just got a new FRADULENT phone call. The call started out by thanking me for my Amazon purchase of $399.?? Since we have Prime and often order from them, I was not surprised, but the amount was more than I membered spending. I panicked! The call went on to say that if we had not made the charge, I should press “1”. Why would they offer that to EVERYONE? I called Amazon & they said they would never call me. The charge was also NOT on my account
BEWARE of all phone calls, especially during the Holiday season! DO NOT give them any Information!:
We recently saw this on the news in Tampa that this was one of the new scams coming out for the Holidays, thank you for posting it since we too use Amazon a lot (especially during the holidays) and my husband and I are not always aware of each others purchases.

[pprentice]

I don’t get weird calls on my cell. They go right to spam, unless in my contacts. Land line is the same, if number isn’t in my list, I don’t get the call

The problem is that there are a lot of important phone calls ... like from your doctors' staffs using numbers that aren't on your contacts. Set your answering machine to ask them to leave a brief msg and that you will call them back. Spammers don't do that often.

[retiredguy123]

The problem is that there are a lot of important phone calls ... like from your doctors' staffs using numbers that aren't on your contacts. Set your answering machine to ask them to leave a brief msg and that you will call them back. Spammers don't do that often.
True, but sometimes important calls come in at the end of the day. So, you call back and the office is closed. Or, if you call a doctor's office back, what are the chances that you will actually get to talk to someone? I always answer my calls. For me, it's just easier that way.

[Tom M]

Wow, 30 minutes, that is a record.
When they call me, I always say I'm glad you called. I'm in the middle of cooking Mom's tomato sauce. Hold on for a second and I just need to stir it. I come back and ask them if they think it needs more salt. I debate with them, yes or no. I tell them to hold on for a sec while I add salt. My record so far is only three times. Clearly, I need to try harder.

I actually got a scam caller convinced that I was driving to Walmart to purchase money transfer as instructed. Kept them on the phone the whole time (as I remained sitting in my house) and after about a half hour finally asked them if they really thought I was that stupid.

[Rosebud1949]

Both the Amazon name and also Apple are being used this year for scams....... If you "actually " get a live person on the line, use a referee's whistle and blow it hard in their ear. They dont usually phone back. We had 15 Apple calls on Sunday alone. Yes we are on the "NO CALL LIST" A lot of good that is.

[Joanne liloia]

It happened to me also.

[KRM0614]

Scam calls and emails have been around for decades. Nothing new and neither is this scam. Its an everyday occurrence
Exactly ! They use other peoples numbers with auto dialers! The worst is home shield and extension of auto warranty! When you didn’t live here you had the same calls this isn’t new !

[KRM0614]

I don’t get weird calls on my cell. They go right to spam, unless in my contacts. Land line is the same, if number isn’t in my list, I don’t get the call
Why do you need a landline ? Your number is listed nationwide

[Spike380]

We are prime targets here-"older"-and come from the generation of a handshake sealed the deal. So we really think something is wrong. You did what we ALL have to do: check with your grandkids before paying "to get out of jail"; ignore apple or windows flashing on your screen that your computer needs help; and also your emails saying your account has been frozen. CALL. So glad they didn't get you!

[Number 10 GI]

I got acall from a busy indian sounding call center along the same lines,Asked me a lot of bs questions trying to get me to say yes to something . What they got was a lesson in redneck profanity! Wife says take the high road they’re just trying to help you! Whut?

I've done that a number of times. I got a call from "Microsoft" claiming I had a virus on my computer. The guy had a terrible accent. I went into my best PO'd Army sergeant tirade using every cuss word I know questioning his parentage, intelligence and sexual identification. I had him spitting and sputtering, totally flustered by what I said to him and then hung up on him.

[OhioBuckeye]

Check your credit card charges on a daily basis and if you spot a $1.00 charge call
and contest it as this is a method some use to see if you are watching charges to
your credit card. If you don't contest it right away the hacker knows your careless with card charges and next time will bill a much greater sum against your card. :ohdear:

Good point!

[retiredguy123]

Check your credit card charges on a daily basis and if you spot a $1.00 charge call
and contest it as this is a method some use to see if you are watching charges to
your credit card. If you don't contest it right away the hacker knows your careless with card charges and next time will bill a much greater sum against your card. :ohdear:
Checking your credit card charges daily is not nearly often enough. It's better to set up an alert online that will send you a text or email every time you make a charge. If someone steals your card number, they can make charges up to the credit limit in a few hours.

[Old Max]

We’ve also received these emails. Could never find a phone number to call amazon. What number did you call to get amazon?

[Huskies]

I cannot believe this. I just received the same call for the same amount!
I just hung up on them as I didn’t believe them. I hope no one does press number 1.

[retiredguy123]

We’ve also received these emails. Could never find a phone number to call amazon. What number did you call to get amazon?
There is no reason to call Amazon. If you have an Amazon account, they don't charge you directly, they charge the credit card that you have on file. So, you just need to check your credit card account for incorrect charges. Or, log on to your Amazon account and view the orders that they have accepted from you. When you place an order, it shows up immediately in the '"your orders" section. If you really need personal help, the customer service section offers online chat or you can request that they call you.

[jaj523]

In the past two weeks I have gotten e-mails supposedly from Amazon regarding things I supposedly bought. These were high-priced items to be sent to a third party I didn't recognize. There was a phone number for me to call if I wanted to cancel the order or if I had any questions. This is obviously a scam as I do not have an account at Amazon. I am afraid to call the number as it may trigger something more sinister, just like prompts to "click here" do. How do we handle these phishing instances?

[John_W]

...I am afraid to call the number as it may trigger something more sinister, just like prompts to "click here" do. How do we handle these phishing instances?

First step is to google the phone number, just do a search. Your results will probably be ROBO Warning, Scammer or no one owns that number. You know rightaway it's a fraud caller and just block it. Your phone carrier should have a way to block numbers, or you can add a third party blocking service like Robokiller, except it doesn't work on Century Link land lines, which is what I have. In my case I own a phone that can block numbers.

My Panasonic home phone came with 3 handsets and a base with answering machine and can block 250 numbers, it was $89 at Walmart. This is the phone I have, there are other brands and with more or less handsets.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71c9sYExFeL._AC_UY218_.jpg

Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-Expandable-Cordless-Answering-Blocking/dp/B01HXMJ14S/ref=asc_df_B01HXMJ14S/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198080853723&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9436832599774226199&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9052975&hvtargid=pla-350415015029&psc=1)

I've filled it up three times since I bought it four years ago. That's the only negative is I have to clear out all the numbers once I reach 250, but by then those that were blocked already have moved on after a few months. When you google the number, if you don't get a good result there are two other search engines I use. Basically if they don't leave a message I usually block them anyway.

Google (https://www.google.com/)

800 Calls Notes from consumers (https://800notes.com/)

https://www.whitepages.com/reverse-phone

Of course phone numbers can be spoofed, I have a '259' exchange and one tactic they use is to spoof another 259, thinking I will answer their call because it's one of my neighbors, NOT! Actually the 259 numbers I never answer, in fact once they even used my own number, that really odd getting a call from yourself. I don't usually bother with blocking those numbers because they change them constantly.

If it's a phishing email, the first I look at is the email address. It's Amazon, it should be from Amazon, not one that ends in ru, nl, de, or something like that, that's a foreign address, that should a quick tip off. If you can't see the email address, right click on the header and you can see it. Whatever you do, DON'T OPEN ANY LINKS OR CLICK ON UNSUBSCRIBE, THAT'S A SURE WAY OF GETTING A VIRUS, OR GO TO ANY LINK.

[Dana1963]

I just got a new FRADULENT phone call. The call started out by thanking me for my Amazon purchase of $399.?? Since we have Prime and often order from them, I was not surprised, but the amount was more than I membered spending. I panicked! The call went on to say that if we had not made the charge, I should press “1”. Why would they offer that to EVERYONE? I called Amazon & they said they would never call me. The charge was also NOT on my account
BEWARE of all phone calls, especially during the Holiday season! DO NOT give them any Information!:
We must live a boring life all we get are text messages from 88022 asking for donations. No Microsoft, Amazon, Apple calls or tech support calls. Emails are a different story we can never unsubscribe to work.

[Stu from NYC]

I received that call Thanksgiving day. I kept them on the phone for 30 minutes. Then I told them shame on you for ripping people off! My father fell for it twice! They get on your computer remotely and get on your accounts! Plus they charged him hundreds of dollars! Never let a third party remotely access your computer. I’m glad I wasted their time that day. That was 30 minutes they weren’t ripping someone else off!

I got one today from fraudulent SS that said they were in Texas.

Told them after a minute I was a SS enforcement officer and we had just traced their number and suggested they bring warm clothing with them as the prison they were being sent to was rather cold.

[Dana1963]

I got one today from fraudulent SS that said they were in Texas.

Told them after a minute I was a SS enforcement officer and we had just traced their number and suggested they bring warm clothing with them as the prison they were being sent to was rather cold.
I’m sure they were shaking in fear.

[PugMom]

:1rotfl::1rotfl: they get more creative each year

[OhioBuckeye]

Checking your credit card charges daily is not nearly often enough. It's better to set up an alert online that will send you a text or email every time you make a charge. If someone steals your card number, they can make charges up to the credit limit in a few hours.

If I’m reading this right I do my banking with Chase & they do keep a record for me online with every charge I make & where ( what city) I made the charge. I’ve made charges in TV & 1 hr. later or earlier if a charge is made they will notify me that someone made a charge somewhere where I couldn’t be in an hr. I thought all banks did this.

[jebartle]

I just got a new FRADULENT phone call. The call started out by thanking me for my Amazon purchase of $399.?? Since we have Prime and often order from them, I was not surprised, but the amount was more than I membered spending. I panicked! The call went on to say that if we had not made the charge, I should press “1”. Why would they offer that to EVERYONE? I called Amazon & they said they would never call me. The charge was also NOT on my account
BEWARE of all phone calls, especially during the Holiday season! DO NOT give them any Information!:

I can't remember the last time I answered a phone, WHEN I did not know the caller personally.

[retiredguy123]

If I’m reading this right I do my banking with Chase & they do keep a record for me online with every charge I make & where ( what city) I made the charge. I’ve made charges in TV & 1 hr. later or earlier if a charge is made they will notify me that someone made a charge somewhere where I couldn’t be in an hr. I thought all banks did this.
Most banks will show your charges immediately on their online system, but each bank has their own method to determine if a charge may be fraudulent. However, with most banks, you can log on to your account and set up an "alert" which will automatically send you a message (text or email) whenever you make a charge for more than a set amount. I set my limit at 5 dollars and use email. So, if I spend 12 dollars at Publix, I will get an email message from the bank within a few seconds after I leave Publix. I have the same alerts set up for all of my financial accounts, not just credit cards.

[Stu from NYC]

I’m sure they were shaking in fear.

True but for the 10 minutes or so that I wasted their time on they could not try their scam on others and I had some fun.