Amazon customers are the target of a very convincing new scam: Here's how not to fall for it

Amazon recently became the target of a new and well-rehearsed scam. The online retailer advised its customers to be extra vigilant to avoid falling for it.

Scams are proliferating endlessly on the web. This time, it's Amazon's turn to fall victim to new cyberattack attempts. The popular online retailer, which attracts nearly 197 million users worldwide each month, recently issued a warning to its customers. The message is clear: an unprecedented scam is threatening internet users and their bank accounts.

With nearly 35 million active French accounts every month, Amazon has established itself as a must-have app in France. The latest scam plaguing the online store is affecting many users. While the scam isn't easy to spot, below we'll explain the steps you need to follow to avoid falling for it.

A warning was recently issued by Amazon's Consumer Advice Center. According to the American giant, a strange email is being sent to certain customers with the intent of stealing their data. Passwords, banking codes... the damage is significant, and disaster strikes quickly. That's why it's important to know how to identify the tricks cybercriminals are playing.

The fraudulent email mentioned by Amazon is designed to alert customers of supposed "unusual activity" on their accounts. As a result of this incident, the scammers warn you that your profile has been "temporarily blocked" to prevent any transactions. "All pending payments and subscriptions have been canceled," the deceptive email states. It's difficult for customers to spot the scam, as the message truly appears to come from Amazon.

To prevent your account from being blocked, cybercriminals will encourage you to update your payment information within 48 hours by clicking on a link embedded directly in the message. However, we advise against following this page, as it is highly questionable and suspicious.

Despite this email's seemingly serious and genuine nature, it's important to remember that no "unusual activity" has actually been detected on your account. This message is a pure scam and should be avoided at all costs. It's best to delete it properly.