A recent scam targeting individuals who made Amazon purchases in March has raised concerns. The fraudulent text message falsely claims a “product recall” and prompts users to click a link to access a supposed refund by signing into their Amazon account. The urgency of the message even advises recipients to cease using the product immediately.
The deceptive text, as observed by Mirror Online, states, “Dear Customer, we are writing to inform you of a product recall affecting an item from your March 2026 order due to a design defect that may pose a potential safety risk. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your attention to this safety matter. Thank you for your trust in Amazon.”
Despite its alarming tone, there is no actual product recall. This message is a phishing scam crafted to deceive concerned customers into divulging their login credentials, potentially leading to unauthorized transactions, account lockouts, or personal data breaches upon clicking the provided link.
Although this particular scam is recent, Amazon customers have been previously targeted. In February, cybercriminals circulated similar messages claiming product recalls for safety reasons, directing recipients to a counterfeit Amazon webpage.
In response to these scams, Amazon advised consumers to remain cautious of suspicious payment requests via email, phone, or text. They emphasized the importance of reporting suspected scams to protect accounts and involving law enforcement to address fraudulent activities.
Furthermore, Amazon encourages customers to exercise vigilance regarding unfamiliar phone numbers, unexpected order or delivery messages, and links with unusual formatting, misspellings, or non-standard URLs.
