ShooFlyAmazon “Suspicious Order” Text Scam
A text says an expensive order, often an iPhone, was placed on your Amazon account and to tap to cancel. There's no order: it's a fake page or a fake support line.
What It Looks Like
Amazon: An order for an iPhone 16 Pro ($1,149.00) was placed on your account. If this wasn't you, cancel immediately: [link removed]
The wording, amounts and company change, but the pattern stays the same.
How to Tell It's Fake
- A big, scary order is meant to make you panic and tap.
- Check orders in the Amazon app, never through a text link.
- If they call instead, Amazon never asks for gift cards or remote access.
How to Check for Real
Open Your Orders in the Amazon app. If the order isn't there, it doesn't exist. Never use the link or phone number in the message.
If You Already Tapped or Paid
- Change that account's password in its own app or website, and anywhere you use the same password.
- Turn on two-step verification for the account.
- If it was your bank, call the number on the back of your card right away.
Acting in the first hour gives you the best chance of stopping charges.
Report It
- Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM). It goes to your phone carrier, who uses it to block the sender.
- Report it to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
- Then delete it, and block the number.
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