"The scheme relies on fake notifications, fraudulent websites and malicious links designed to trick shoppers into handing over personal information, including bank details and Amazon login credentials. The e-commerce giant issued the alert in a mass email, warning that cybercriminals are 'targeting Amazon users by reaching out to try and get access to sensitive information like personal or financial information, or Amazon account details.'"
"The warnings come as FortiGuard Labs, a threat research company, recently found more than 700 malicious holiday-themed domains have been registered in the last three months, many using keywords such as 'Christmas,' 'Black Friday,' and 'Flash Sale.' Amazon urged shoppers to be wary of slick-looking ads from unknown sellers circulating on social media, warning that many of them are designed to mimic real Amazon deals but link to fake storefronts."
Amazon has alerted its more than 300 million active customers to a widespread impersonation scam during Cyber Monday and the holiday shopping season. The scheme uses fake delivery and account alerts, fraudulent websites, malicious links, deceptive social media ads and unsolicited messages to trick shoppers into revealing passwords, bank details or Amazon login credentials. Scammers increasingly pose as Amazon employees and register holiday-themed domains; FortiGuard Labs found more than 700 malicious domains in three months using keywords like 'Christmas,' 'Black Friday' and 'Flash Sale.' Scammers often slash prices to lure victims. Genuine Amazon discounts appear only on the official website or app. Customers should never provide passwords or payment information outside Amazon's secure channels.
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