🚨 The 5 Amazon Scams EXPLODING Right Now — How to Beat Them and Protect Your Money
My insider tips will save you, and stop scammers in their tracks
If you’ve ever thought, “I’d never fall for an Amazon scam,” I get it. I used to think that too… until one nearly got me.
A few months ago, a package showed up on my doorstep. My wife Danielle said, “Did you order this?” Nope. My name, my address, everything looked legit. Then I noticed a small sticker: “Scan for return.” That QR code? A trap. It wasn’t from Amazon at all. It was from a scammer trying to hijack my account.
That’s how sophisticated they’ve gotten. These scams look real, sound real, and can cost you real money. Here are the five biggest Amazon scams out there right now, and the smart, concrete steps to protect yourself. No BS tips here. These are the real-world hacks you need.
1. The Fake “Amazon Support” Call
You get a phone call that sounds urgent:
“Your Amazon account’s been compromised. We noticed a suspicious $1,000 charge for an iPhone. Press 1 to speak to an agent.”
It’s professional, even calm. They often know your name or city — and that’s what makes it scary. But here’s the truth: Amazon will never call you about a fraud alert.
Rossen Insider Hack:
Hang up immediately. Never press a number.
Go straight to the Amazon app or site → tap your profile → “Your Orders.” If there’s no suspicious order, it’s a scam.
If you’re unsure, call Amazon directly from their app’s “Customer Service” section. Never a number texted or emailed to you.
(Fun fact: the same scammer scripts are used in India and Eastern Europe across multiple “call centers.”)
2. The QR Code Package Scam
This one’s exploding. You receive a box you didn’t order. It looks official — real tape, real label. But inside is junk or nothing at all. Then, a small QR code asks you to “scan to confirm delivery” or “return item.”
That QR code steals your Amazon login.
Rossen Insider Hack:
Never scan a code on unsolicited packages.
Report it to Amazon via the “Report a Problem” option on your real Amazon orders page (not an email link).
If you want to check legitimacy, go to Your Orders → look for that tracking number. If it’s not there, the package is bogus.
Photograph and report it to FTC.gov/reportfraud — it helps Amazon trace rogue third-party sellers.
I know someone close to me (yes, a family member…) who scanned one and ended up with two unauthorized Echo devices billed to their account. Amazon refunded it — but it was a week of password resets and fraud reports.
The remaining 3 scams are below. But first…
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🔒 The Remaining 3 Scams — For Rossen Insiders Only
The next three scams are the most dangerous. They’re the ones hitting even savvy Amazon shoppers and costing people real money every single day. I’m keeping those details for Rossen Insider members — my paid supporters — because this kind of independent consumer journalism takes time, resources, and deep digging to protect your wallet.
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