www.camdenarknews.com Amazon Recall Scam Texts Target Consumers Nationwide
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- •Scammers are impersonating Amazon in text messages about product recalls.
- •Victims are at risk of phishing attacks that can compromise personal information.
- •Amazon does not send recall notifications via text, urging customers to verify claims directly.
A text message scam impersonating Amazon is circulating, claiming that a recent purchase has been recalled. The messages create urgency, instructing recipients to click a link for refund details, which leads to phishing sites designed to steal personal information. Experts warn that the scam is widespread, affecting residents from Arkansas to North Carolina. Amazon has confirmed that they do not send recall notifications via text and advises customers to verify any claims through their official channels. The Better Business Bureau emphasizes the importance of not clicking on unknown links and safeguarding personal data. Consumers are encouraged to report these scams to Amazon and their wireless carriers. This scam is part of a recurring trend, with similar variations appearing over the years.
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