Scary signs that someone hacked your Amazon account
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Have you ever received a package that wasn’t intended for you? How about an empty box? While delivery errors happen, they could signify something more sinister.
Don’t just brush it off
The BBC reports people are receiving scarves from a company called “Suzhichou” that they didn’t order. This is known as a “brushing” scam, and it can involve anything from clothing to electronics to an empty package.
The order generates a tracking number, and the package is marked as delivered. Then the scammer leaves a five-star review to boost their ratings. Sending packages to random addresses also legitimizes false online storefronts, translating into more business.
If you receive something you didn’t order, report the package with Amazon’s Report Unwanted Package form. You get to keep the item even if you report it.
A crook doesn’t have to have access to your account to send you fake packages, but when they do, they can cause problems by using your account to scam others.
Here’s how to see if your Amazon account has been compromised.
Check your Amazon orders
- Sign into your Amazon account, hover your cursor over the Account & Lists tab, and choose Orders.
- Look for anything suspicious or unexpected. If you share an account, check with the other people with access.
- On the Orders page, select the drop-down menu next to orders placed in and choose Archived Orders. See anything there that you didn’t buy? That’s a major red flag.
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