![]() Scammers are always looking for new approaches and for new victims. ![]() And while scammers use many different scenarios, there are some scams more common than others that are currently making the rounds. These scams include threatening calls from the IRS, technical support calls concerning issues with your computer, fake charity appeals, lottery scams, family members in danger or needing money, insurance, health care, debt scams and website password request scams. There are also foreign money exchange scams, bogus debt scams and counterfeit cashier check scams. There is another scam that has been bombarding consumers recently, about which people may not be as aware. These scams capitalize on people’s trust in a brand or in a company with which they already do business. One of the most prevalent scams of this kind involves impersonators claiming to represent the retailer Amazon. The Federal Trade Commission reports that from July 2020 through June 2021, about one in three people who reported a business impersonator to the FTC said the scammer claimed to be calling from Amazon. Scammers claim that your account has been misused and try to get your cash and sensitive data. This year, Amazon scams originating from robocalls, texts and emails have been among the top five complaints to AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline. Has “Amazon” contacted you to confirm a recent purchase you did not make or to tell you that your account has been hacked? Often, the unauthorized charge is in the amount of $1,499.
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