Last updated on July 5th, 2024 at 11:40 am
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Last updated on July 5th, 2024 at 11:40 am
I had a rather authentic-looking text today. Scam texts aren’t anything new these days. But I will point out that this one did look a bit more legit than a typical scam text.
This text claimed to be from Amazon and was sending out an OTP (One-time password or code).
Of course, when I saw the text message I could spot it was a fake.
The Text
The text message was pretty straightforward it claimed to be sent from Amazon and had an OTP code. It also shared that if you didn’t ask for the code, visit an attached link to verify your account. (I’ll share more in a second.)
As we know these texts are very common these days and many folks think they are real. But remember you can notice the signs that they are fake.
The sender
Here’s the biggest give away with these types of text messages. Being that they are claiming to be sent from Amazon they are usually sent from a short text number. Not any type of email address or 1-800 number.
Here’s and example of a Amazon OTP text message.
This was a bit tell tell sign this was a fake because it was sent from the following email address:
helpc7e2vwbkco4@bokeans.wiki
I have a feeling this is a curated address. the only wiki i know is Wikipedia
The message
Like many of these scam texts, this message is phishing for information. Especially your Amazon account info. This is your login info and possibly your name or address.
842282 is your Amazon OTP. Do not share it with anyone
If you didnt make this request login to verif belowhttp://site.rdv360.com/free/help99/serv?=88335535
Otherwise ignore this message.
Amazon Team
text message
Pal’s Tips 🐾
Here are a few quick tips
- u003cstrongu003eAlways check the sender info. (is it from an email or a text number)u003c/strongu003e.
- u003cstrongu003eNever click on any links providedu003c/strongu003e.
- u003cstrongu003ewhen in doubt contact the brand claiming to be the sender.u003c/strongu003e
- u003cstrongu003eCheck your account for any suspcious activity.u003c/strongu003e
- u003cstrongu003eReport the text or email to the brand.u003c/strongu003e
Things you should check
You can try to do a quick online search for the sender infomation. I didn’t find anything so I assume it’s a curated address.
You can also contact Amazon about suspicious email, texts and calls. You can visit this page for mroe info.
Never visit any links
Never click on any links sent in a text message because you don’t know what this may cause. It may add malware or spyware to your phone. When you end up at the you are redirected to you may be prompted to share personal info.
This might be your login info or your name and address.
These scams are successful
These scam texts are suprisingly sucessful because people think they are legitimate and follow the prompts.
You should always double check with the brand that reaches out to you or even log in to your account to check for any suspcious activity.
No one wants to be scammed so let’s get the word out.
