#impersonation-scam

#impersonation-scam

The scheme relies on fake notifications, fraudulent websites and malicious links designed to trick shoppers into handing over personal information, including bank details and Amazon login credentials. The e-commerce giant issued the alert in a mass email, warning that cybercriminals are 'targeting Amazon users by reaching out to try and get access to sensitive information like personal or financial information, or Amazon account details.'

FREMONT Scammers claiming to be federal and state agents fleeced a man out of more than $2 million over a year after falsely telling him he was being investigated for money laundering and drug trafficking, authorities said. No arrests have been announced in the case, which was reported to police Sept. 25. Because the investigation is still ongoing, only some details about the case have been released. Police said the victim is a 52-year-old man who is a working medical professional whose funds were in investment and bank accounts.