Urgent Scam Warning For ID, WA, and UT

We have all been scammed before, and sadly, scams are getting more clever and tougher and tougher to detect. It is never fun to have your information stolen, find charges you didn't make, and feel like you have to question every single email, text, or phone call you receive. Some scams are easy to spot, and others are so well done that they can fool even the best. A new scam is happening in Idaho, Washington, and Utah, and this one is targeting hundreds of thousands of people. It is tough to spot if you aren't paying attention, and you may have already fallen for it.

Amazon Prime Scam in Idaho, Washington, and Utah

Another day, another scam. This time, Amazon Prime appears to be the culprit, although it isn't them that are doing it. If you are an Amazon Prime customer, odds are high that you have received an email recently or will shortly receive one telling you that your membership is being renewed, but your payment method needs to be updated. Below is the statement from the email: 

Your Prime Membership is renewing on (Date). However, we noticed that your default payment method for your membership has changed. 

 

To avoid losing your benefits, we'll try charging other active payment methods associated with your Amazon account. If we can't process the charge for your membership fee, your Prime Benefits will be suspended.

There will be a link below that the email will want you to click on to update your information. DO NOT CLICK THAT LINK. 

Details About Amazing Prime Customer Scam

The email is not coming from Amazon Prime, and there are signs to keep an eye out for to know if you are being scammed or not. If you are unsure if the email is from Amazon Prime or a scammer, log into your account and check the 'Message Centre' to see if you have been notified that your account is being renewed or if information needs updating. Amazon also gives you tips on how to spot a scam, which you can check out by clicking this link. If you fall for the scam, it is likely that the scammer has access to your accounts and expect some unusual charges to your bank accounts and perhaps some Amazon charges that you don't recall ordering. 

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For more on the scam, make sure to click the link in the second paragraph above, and for more on how to avoid scams from fake Amazon Prime emails, make sure to click the link in the paragraph above. Be aware and don't click any links that seem questionable. Check with your friends and family and notify them too that this scam is going around, and while it seems legit, it isn't coming from Amazon Prime.