How to Spot the Latest Amazon Scam Hitting Colorado Residents

Thousands of Amazon packages are heading to Colorado doorsteps today. I, too, am expecting one... Or maybe two. Okay, three.

Colorado's Online Shopping Convenience Comes With New Risks

Amazon and other online retailers have made life easier for Colorado residents. However, life has become more difficult for those shoppers who have fallen for scams.

How Colorado's Fake Amazon Refund Text Scam Works

The Federal Trade Commission is warning Colorado Amazon consumers about a new scam that customers are seeing. Now, this is not a brand-new scam, but there has been an uptick of it in the past few months.

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The FTC says that victims of the scam are receiving fake text messages from Amazon. The text will say that there is an issue with the purchase they made.

Quality Inspection and Recall Claims Are Red Flags in Colorado

Specifically, the text message will say the product failed a quality inspection and has been recalled. The text will then provide a link in order to receive a full refund.

Phishing Texts Targeting Colorado Consumers

The text messages and links Colorado residents are receiving are scams and phishing text messages. The FTC says that this scam targets Colorado residents to attempt to steal login information, personal, and financial information.

Tips to Protect Yourself From Amazon Scams

Phishing scams are, unfortunately, becoming more and more common these days. Here is always a good thing to keep in mind. Never click on links you receive from text messages from a random phone number.

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If you have any concerns with your Amazon account, just check your account on their app or website.