Amazon Alerts 200M Prime Users: Major Phishing Scam Uncovered

Amazon has issued a warning to its 200 million Prime members about a surge in phishing scams targeting their login credentials. 
 
The alert highlights a new wave of fake emails claiming Prime subscriptions are about to renew at an unexpected cost, urging users to cancel via a provided link.
  
These deceptive emails often appear authentic and may even include personal details harvested from social media or previous breaches. 
 
Victims who click the "Cancel Subscription" link are redirected to a counterfeit Amazon login page.
 
 If they enter their credentials, scammers gain access to their actual Amazon account and potentially other accounts using the same password.

The fraudulent sites may also request sensitive data like payment details, which cybercriminals can quickly exploit or sell on the dark web.
 
 Amazon reports a rise in such scams, including fake refund offers, account hacking claims, and messages linking to phishing domains like “amazons.digital.”
 
To protect yourself, avoid clicking on suspicious email links. 
 
Instead, verify messages through Amazon’s Message Centre under “Your Account.” 
 
Enable two-factor authentication for added security, and regularly monitor your financial statements for unusual activity.
 
If you suspect a scam or have fallen victim, change your Amazon password immediately and report the incident to Amazon.