Amazon does not call to confirm when your order something. But the recent scam calls serve as a good reminder that now matter how you’re notified about anything, you can always go to the internet to look up a phone number and email address to help you verify if the source of that contact is legitimate.
One of the next things we wondered was; does Amazon call to confirm when you order something?
From this, we know the callback claiming to be from Amazon is a scam. But Factfinder 12 emailed Amazon to double check. The company says the phone number provided on the suspicious call is not associated with Amazon. Amazon does not call to confirm when your order something.
Does Amazon call you if there’s an issue with your account?
They reiterated that Amazon emails account holders personally — using the customers’ name — if there is an issue with their account. “Amazon confirmed that they never call people. They only contact you via email,” Stephanie said.
What to do if you get a scam call from Amazon?
If you have any doubts about your account or about an order, call Amazon directly to verify the information, instead of engaging with the scam call or text. Amazon has a form where you can report phishing attempts and scams .
What do you need to know about the Amazon scam calls?
Here’s what you need to know about these calls . In one version of the scam, you get a call and a recorded message that says it’s Amazon. The message says there’s something wrong with your account. It could be a suspicious purchase, a lost package, or an order they can’t fulfill.
In one version of the scam, you get a call and a recorded message that says it’s Amazon . The message says there’s something wrong with your account. It could be a suspicious purchase, a lost package, or an order they can’t fulfill.
How much does it cost to call Amazon to place an order?
The call gives you an amount charged ( $77.97 in recent cases) and says “if you have made this purchase on Amazon. com and recognize it, then simply hang up and your order will be delivered to you.” However, the message goes on to give a phone number to call if you didn’t place the order.