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Strange Amazon Scam? What's happening?

685 21 October 28, 2023 at 08:17 PM
Does anyone know what's happening with my Amazon account..

the other day, someone ordered 3 things via my account to my house. It was sent under my name to my address. They then immediately archived the order, so I couldn't see it. They added 4 debit cards to my payment wallets. I called the debit card companies, and they said I don't have any accounts open with them under my ss#. Debit card companies were Navy credit union and Truist. My credit report doesn't reflect any new accounts opened.

Then I called Amazon to see what was going on, and they said that the debit carr they used has a lot of order transactions and they're under different Amazon accounts but same debit with my billing address on it.

Anyone know what's going on?
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10-29-2023 at 05:37 AM.
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Sounds legit to me. Just ignore it.
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10-29-2023 at 10:53 AM.
10-29-2023 at 10:53 AM.
Quote from Perfect :
Does anyone know what's happening with my Amazon account..

the other day, someone ordered 3 things via my account to my house. It was sent under my name to my address. They then immediately archived the order, so I couldn't see it. They added 4 debit cards to my payment wallets. I called the debit card companies, and they said I don't have any accounts open with them under my ss#. Debit card companies were Navy credit union and Truist. My credit report doesn't reflect any new accounts opened.

Then I called Amazon to see what was going on, and they said that the debit carr they used has a lot of order transactions and they're under different Amazon accounts but same debit with my billing address on it.

Anyone know what's going on?
Do you have kids? Could be someone who lives nearby hoping to order through fraud and pirate the packages. I'd change my Amazon password, enable two-step verification, and log in and log out every single time you use your account. Never stay logged in or leave it open. I'd then try to report the matter to police as identity theft.

Call the debit card companies back. Ask to speak to their fraud units and file a report. Ask for an explanation as to why someone you don't know is using your billing address for their debit card when you have no idea who they are. Explain what has happened with your Amazon account. Then file the same letter/reports with all your CC's, financial institutions, and credit reporting agencies.

Someone is committing fraud and if they choose to take it a step further, you don't want to be caught off-guard. Never talk to Amazon unless you call them using their official number. I don't think Amazon has a feature like Google where you can see the IP address of every person accessing your account for the past 30 days. Email Jassy with an explanation and request this feature.

P.S. I have features set up for my financial accounts that notify me. For CC's any charge $100 or more is reported to me via email and sometimes I have to approve it first. Bank notifies me of large deposits and low balances.
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10-29-2023 at 11:35 AM.
10-29-2023 at 11:35 AM.
Quote from Perfect :
Does anyone know what's happening with my Amazon account..

the other day, someone ordered 3 things via my account to my house. It was sent under my name to my address. They then immediately archived the order, so I couldn't see it. They added 4 debit cards to my payment wallets. I called the debit card companies, and they said I don't have any accounts open with them under my ss#. Debit card companies were Navy credit union and Truist. My credit report doesn't reflect any new accounts opened.

Then I called Amazon to see what was going on, and they said that the debit carr they used has a lot of order transactions and they're under different Amazon accounts but same debit with my billing address on it.

Anyone know what's going on?
Someone else posted about this happening. My guess is they are using a stolen credit card with your address. Some credit cards don't require the billing address to match. They are probably using them in whatever area they happen to be in and have a few orders sent to your house to make it look like your the one using it. They don't care that your getting the packages because they are using a stolen credit card. They are just using your account to put the blame on you while they get away using the stolen card elsewhere.
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10-29-2023 at 04:12 PM.
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Someone else posted about this happening. My guess is they are using a stolen credit card with your address. Some credit cards don't require the billing address to match. They are probably using them in whatever area they happen to be in and have a few orders sent to your house to make it look like your the one using it. They don't care that your getting the packages because they are using a stolen credit card. They are just using your account to put the blame on you while they get away using the stolen card elsewhere.
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10-29-2023 at 04:21 PM.
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Just my guess as thats the only reason I can think of as to why they would have items shipped to her address instead of an address of an abandoned house. They obviously don't care that they themselves are not going to get the packages. But how are they getting into so many different peoples Amazon accounts? That has me extremely worried!
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10-29-2023 at 06:07 PM.
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Bank notifies me of large deposits .
Look at me! Look at me! I sometimes get lots of money!
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10-29-2023 at 07:47 PM.
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What were the 3 items and you got free stuff?
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Once a month. That's the timing you agreed to on my OF page. LMAO

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What were the 3 items and you got free stuff?
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10-30-2023 at 03:22 PM.
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Quote from shopperuvdealz :
Someone else posted about this happening. My guess is they are using a stolen credit card with your address. Some credit cards don't require the billing address to match. They are probably using them in whatever area they happen to be in and have a few orders sent to your house to make it look like your the one using it. They don't care that your getting the packages because they are using a stolen credit card. They are just using your account to put the blame on you while they get away using the stolen card elsewhere.
My bet is that they know when the package will be delivered and they go play porch pirate.
This way the house is not tied to them (the fraudsters) and I agree that it could place the blame on the OP instead.

I also would say that the OP's account has been hacked and they should change their Amazon PW etc...
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11-03-2023 at 01:47 AM.
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My bet is that they know when the package will be delivered and they go play porch pirate.
This way the house is not tied to them (the fraudsters) and I agree that it could place the blame on the OP instead.

I also would say that the OP's account has been hacked and they should change their Amazon PW etc...

And check all contact & security settings for hidden authentication methods & other contact info. Then enable 2FA for both purchases and logins, set up in an authenticator app and/or tied to a cell phone number... not a VoIP number and not email in case those are also compromised. Then finally check their credit reports.
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11-03-2023 at 01:49 AM.
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Also install Ring doorbell or camera if there isn't one already. Hell, buy it with one of the new cards and get some gift cards & a present for yourself, lol.
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11-04-2023 at 01:51 PM.
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Quote from Perfect :
Does anyone know what's happening with my Amazon account..

the other day, someone ordered 3 things via my account to my house. It was sent under my name to my address. They then immediately archived the order, so I couldn't see it. They added 4 debit cards to my payment wallets. I called the debit card companies, and they said I don't have any accounts open with them under my ss#. Debit card companies were Navy credit union and Truist. My credit report doesn't reflect any new accounts opened.

Then I called Amazon to see what was going on, and they said that the debit carr they used has a lot of order transactions and they're under different Amazon accounts but same debit with my billing address on it.

Anyone know what's going on?
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11-05-2023 at 09:32 AM.
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Do you have kids? Could be someone who lives nearby hoping to order through fraud and pirate the packages. I'd change my Amazon password, enable two-step verification, and log in and log out every single time you use your account. Never stay logged in or leave it open. I'd then try to report the matter to police as identity theft.

Call the debit card companies back. Ask to speak to their fraud units and file a report. Ask for an explanation as to why someone you don't know is using your billing address for their debit card when you have no idea who they are. Explain what has happened with your Amazon account. Then file the same letter/reports with all your CC's, financial institutions, and credit reporting agencies.

Someone is committing fraud and if they choose to take it a step further, you don't want to be caught off-guard. Never talk to Amazon unless you call them using their official number. I don't think Amazon has a feature like Google where you can see the IP address of every person accessing your account for the past 30 days. Email Jassy with an explanation and request this feature.

P.S. I have features set up for my financial accounts that notify me. For CC's any charge $100 or more is reported to me via email and sometimes I have to approve it first. Bank notifies me of large deposits and low balances.
Amazon won't say the IP but they will send you an email saying.

Someone signed-in to your account.

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11-07-2023 at 07:24 AM.
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Also install Ring doorbell or camera if there isn't one already. Hell, buy it with one of the new cards and get some gift cards & a present for yourself, lol.
I got one of those damn things & had to buy a lame ass new transformer to make it work.
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