Amazon Payment Scams

Fraud and scams are lurking all over the Internet. With scammers waiting to defraud the naïve and innocent, Amazon.com is something of a refuge for wary online shoppers. Because of its extensive selection of products and, more importantly, its return guarantee, consumers flock to the online retail giant. However, some unscrupulous sellers take advantage of Amazon's customer communication system, luring credulous shoppers into scams.

Chances are you are an Amazon subscriber, and from time to time, you may receive emails claiming to be from Amazon Payments, but they might be fraudulent. These emails may direct you to a website that looks similar to Amazon Payments, asking you to provide sensitive details like your account information, OTP, or password combinations—beware, you might be conned. Protect yourself by relying on the Amazon buyer protection program to avoid unnecessary hassles.

Be aware of Amazon payment methods and protect yourself from online deception by spotting and avoiding phishing attempts. If you have suspicions during the payment process, don't hesitate to ask the intended recipient for more information about the purpose and security of the requested payment. If anything feels off about the transaction, never send the payment. Don't be tempted by a great deal on a car, truck, or boat on Craigslist, eBay, or elsewhere online. Proceeding with deceptive deals could lead to bankruptcy. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Commit this to memory—a legitimate car seller will never ask for payment in Amazon Gift Cards. Don't become a victim of the Amazon Payments Car Scam—think twice.