Scammers Push Fake Amazon Recall Texts With 1 Malicious Link to Steal Logins

2 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 18

A fake text citing a February 2026 Amazon order and recall warning is being used to drive users to a bogus refund link that can capture passwords, payment details or install malware.
Key red flags include an unknown sender, a generic "Dear Amazon Customer" greeting, no product name despite the recall claim, and a random domain instead of an official Amazon web address.
Amazon said it never asks for sensitive information outside its official site or app and directs customers to verify recalls through their Orders page or the "Your Recalls and Product Safety Alerts" section.
Users who receive the messages are advised not to tap the link, report the text as spam, enable 2FA, use unique passwords and monitor accounts if any information was already entered.

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