Don’t fall for it! Flintshire Trading Standards warn of fraudulent Amazon phone scam
Flintshire residents are being warned about a recent telephone scam, with fraudsters posing as Amazon representatives and claiming that £95 has been debited from their account.
Trading Standards are urging residents to be cautious and not to give out any personal or financial information if they receive such a call.
According to reports, residents have been receiving pre-recorded messages that appear to be from a local number, claiming to be from Amazon.
The message advises the resident that their Amazon account has been paid and that £95 has been debited from their account.
However, this is a scam and residents are being urged not to press any numbers on their phone or give out any personal or financial details.
Trading Standards are reminding residents that if they do wish to check their bank account, they should contact their bank using the contact details on any bank statements they may have.
They are also urging residents to be vigilant and to report any suspicious phone calls to the authorities.
If you receive a phone call that you suspect may be a scam, put the phone down and contact the bank or relevant authorities immediately.
- Amazon will never ask for payment or offer you a refund you do not expect.
- Amazon will never ask you to make a payment outside of our website (e.g. via bank transfer, e-mailing credit card details, sharing gift card details over the phone, etc.)
- Amazon will never ask you for remote access to your device e.g. by asking you to install an app.
Do not share any personal information, and disconnect the call immediately.
If you receive a call you think may not be from Amazon, report it immediately by visiting Report a Suspicious Communication.”
