Current scam: Financial expert warns against Amazon calls

Current scam: Financial expert warns against Amazon calls

According to a report by www.amazon-watchblog.de There are increasing cases of fraudulent calls in the name of Amazon claiming that a payment of several hundred euros has been made. The callers ask victims to press a button to stop the transaction and then pressure them to make payments. A similar approach is also taken on behalf of PayPal.

The perpetrators use an automated voice that claims a payment has been made and asks recipients to press a button to stop the transaction. People who do this are linked to criminals who pressure them into transferring money or investing in cryptocurrencies. It is unclear how the criminals obtained the phone numbers, but it is believed they were collected from public directories or obtained through data leaks.

The impact of this scam can be serious for both the market and consumers. Trustworthy companies like Amazon and PayPal could suffer a loss of reputation due to such fraudulent calls. Consumers may become uncertain and may become less willing to shop online or make payments via these platforms. This in turn could lead to a loss of sales for the affected companies.

It is therefore important that consumers are aware of such scams and take appropriate precautions. If you receive suspicious calls, those affected should end the call immediately and only check their transactions through official apps or websites. In the event of an unauthorized payment, you should contact customer service or your bank directly. It is also advisable to use official channels to verify payments and not to reveal any personal information.

Raising awareness of such scams and disseminating information about security practices can help minimize the risk of fraud and increase consumer confidence in online transactions.