A reasonably convincing set of faked Amazon Prime Video renewal notices is circulating widely and tricking users. Here’s what to look for, and how to avoid getting taken by them.
Amazon phishing emails overwhelming customers
Amazon phishing emails overwhelming customers
A new phishing campaign is hitting an AppleInsider staffer’s inbox with forged Amazon billing notices for a supposed Prime Video renewal. The polished invoice and urgent support pitch are designed to push victims into calling a scam hotline.
The messages impersonate Amazon’s billing system and arrive with a PDF that looks like an official receipt. The document lists a fake order ID, a fabricated invoice number, and a renewal charge that customers never authorized.