Amazon is Warning Shoppers About Membership Scams

If you have an Amazon membership, be sure to keep an eye out for scammers. Amazon sent out an email this week warning of impersonators, just a week after their annual Prime Day.

According to the email, Amazon says that users are experiencing unexpected calls, texts, and emails telling them that there is an issue with their Prime membership. The scammers may mention an unauthorized charge or a give notice of an account expiration, and then ask you to verify your account by providing personal or financial information. They may also send an attachment or link that they want you to click on.

If you are ever suspicious of a message or email that is claiming to be Amazon, the best thing to do is open up your Amazon app or visit Amazon.com to visit your account. Never call the number provided or click a random link. It's also helpful to be on the lookout for obvious spelling and grammatical errors. Amazon adds:

"We never request payment or offer refunds for something you're not expecting. We never request remote access to your device by installing software."

For more information on how do identify a scam, you can visit Amazon's official website. If you know you've experienced one, it's good to report the scam to Amazon directly. You can do that by visiting Amazon.com/ReportAScam.

As much as I like to think that I would never fall victim to a scam like this, I know quite a few people that have. Sometimes a message can catch you off guard, and by the time you stop to think about it, it's already too late. It never hurts to be aware of the latest ways that people are trying to get your information!