Weird Phone Call: I just got a recorded phone call supposedly from Amazon. The man's voice said that there had been suspicious activity - a charge of over $1,400. Then there was...

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I just got a recorded phone call supposedly from Amazon. The man's voice said that there had been suspicious activity - a charge of over $1,400. Then there was something about pushing buttons on the phone, but that was the end of it. Looking online, my Amazon account seems to be okay, and I doubt they would use a recording to tell me about a suspicious charge.

The caller ID showed 267-133-9979. Looking online, that seems to be from an insurance company. When I called the number, I got a rapid beeping. Maybe someone is spoofing that company's number and calling hundreds of numbers with that recording. What's especially weird is that the recording didn't ask me for any information, although it could have been lost in the last sentence or two that seemed to fade away.

Anyway, something else to watch out for.

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

jerryc41 wrote:

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Never a dull moment for us seniors.

donrent Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl

A SCAM !

The only one to call ( or visit) is your bank , explain the call, and then do what they recommend..........

RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas

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I get them all the time for PayPal. I just send to the Real PayPal to investigate.

I don’t even have a PayPal account.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

I don't trust Caller ID anymore, numbers are spoofed like crazy.

Yup, I report emails that I get that are not real.
Especially the ones for which I have no account.

I know a guy who wound up having to change his number because someone used it to spoof.
He was getting calls from a ton of irate people.

alx Loc: NJ

With all the great new technology of phones via IP, you have no idea of the who behind any phone call. Just remember that anytime you call back the supposed "number", YOU become the annoying caller to the legitimate person on the receiving end. Best to just hang up and chalk it up to another one of the plagues of the 21st Century.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

RichardSM wrote:

I get them all the time for PayPal. I just send to the Real PayPal to investigate.

I don’t even have a PayPal account.

I can't call Amazon or the bank that has the Amazon CC. Too much waiting.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

alx wrote:

With all the great new technology of phones via IP, you have no idea of the who behind any phone call. Just remember that anytime you call back the supposed "number", YOU become the annoying caller to the legitimate person on the receiving end. Best to just hang up and chalk it up to another one of the plagues of the 21st Century.

VOIP is probably the biggest culprit.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

jerryc41 wrote:

I can't call Amazon or the bank that has the Amazon CC. Too much waiting.

I gave up on my Amazon Credit - I got extra from Amazon for getting a ‘store card’ and later a ‘credit card’, but they gave me no reason for keeping them.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

rehess wrote:

I gave up on my Amazon Credit - I got extra from Amazon for getting a ‘store card’ and later a ‘credit card’, but they gave me no reason for keeping them.

I use my Amazon card for all Amazon purchases. Eventually, enough credit builds up that I can use it to pay for an order. Without Quicken on this computer, I can't give you a total, but it's way over $100.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

jerryc41 wrote:

I use my Amazon card for all Amazon purchases. Eventually, enough credit builds up that I can use it to pay for an order. Without Quicken on this computer, I can't give you a total, but it's way over $100.

That is fine. My experience was not.

RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas

jerryc41 wrote:

I can't call Amazon or the bank that has the Amazon CC. Too much waiting.

Jerry they have a Report Spoof form on their site. You will have too sign in.

Bill_de Loc: US

Jerry,
I got a few emails recently confirming my Amazon order with an expensive item being mailed to somebody else. I forwarded the first one to Amazon. Their response was it was a spoof, but if I clicked on any links in the email, call Amazon security.

As for Amazon Rewards, always take cash. When you take cash and use it to make another purchase, you get another 5%.

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usnret Loc: Woodhull Il

jerryc41 wrote:

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I had a similar scam attempt. An e-mail notice portending to be from Amazon said a payment of $449.99 for a PS-4 was pending against my Amazon acct. It even included the name and street address of the recipient. (googled it, a vacant lot in Houston TX) The massage included a Ph # at the bottom of the page. I'm sure it was included knowing I would call and dispute it. Thought I would play along so I called the number. Instantly this guy answers with; this is Amazon support, how can I help you? I said I don't want $449.99 taken out if my account for something I never ordered. He says ok, no problem sir, since it is now pending I will just need your account information to refund your money. I said ok but let me call you right back after I check with my bank to verify that amount is actually pending. CLICK!

John N Loc: HP14 3QF Stokenchurch, UK

I've been getting so many 'AMAZON PRIME' renewal calls (I've ignored them all) that they've started offering me a discount!!!

£39.99 for a year now. And a sneaky button depress.