An old scam has returned to Italy and is claiming new victims. Using the guise of an "Amazon gift," scammers are taking over users' WhatsApp accounts using a simple but dangerous phone scam.
It all starts from one anonymous callA friendly voice announces: “Hi, you've received a small gift from Amazon. Open WhatsApp to receive it.The promise of the alleged gift induces the victim to follow the instructions, unaware that he is falling into a trap.
After the call, the victim's number is added to WhatsApp and the request arrives send an OTP code, or a temporary password.
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La Postal Police has launched a new warning: Amazon does not send gifts or contact users via WhatsApp.In case of suspicious messages or phone calls, you should never answer, nor click on links or provide codes. It is important instead block suspicious numbers immediately and report the scam to the authorities.
Always be wary of offers that are too good to be true: the "Amazon gift" could cost you much more than you imagine.
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It's a little worrying that these scammers use such ingenious methods to deceive people. I personally received a similar call and didn't know if it was real or not. It's important to be well-informed.
All recorded calls are scams from the start! If you haven't figured it out yet, after all the spam you've received these past few years...