Amazon Warns of Delivery Scams Ahead of Prime Day
Amazon shoppers are being targeted by delivery scams ahead of Prime Day sales, with scammers using fake Cash-on-Delivery orders to deceive victims into paying for unrelated items. The scams involve a purported delivery person asking for a small sum of money in exchange for a package, which often contains debris or an unrelated item.
Key points
- Amazon Prime Day sales will run from July 4 to July 6, but shoppers are warned of delivery scams.
- Scammers use fake Cash-on-Delivery orders, asking victims to pay for unrelated items.
- Victims are often asked to pay a small sum of money in exchange for a package, which may contain debris or an unrelated item.
- Amazon shoppers are advised to inspect packaging and labels, and not accept strange packages or share delivery OTPs.
- Scams have been reported on social media platforms such as Reddit and X.
Amazon shoppers are being warned of delivery scams ahead of Prime Day sales, which will run from July 4 to July 6. Scammers are using fake Cash-on-Delivery orders to deceive victims into paying for unrelated items.
The scams involve a purported delivery person asking for a small sum of money in exchange for a package, which often contains debris or an unrelated item. Victims are often unable to confirm who in their household has bought the item, and may pay the requested sum to avoid missing a delivery.
Amazon shoppers are advised to inspect the packaging and labels to confirm they are intact and in good condition, and to make sure their registered name, address, and phone number are correctly typed out on the package. They should also not accept strange packages or share delivery OTPs if they are not actively expecting a delivery.
The scams have been reported on social media platforms such as Reddit and X, with multiple victims sharing their experiences. Amazon has not commented on the issue, but shoppers are being warned to be cautious when receiving deliveries during the Prime Day sales period.
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