亚马逊作为世界上最大的在线市场的地位也意味着它吸引了大量的骗子和从不做生意的人。尽管该服务具有许多内置保护，但它无法监视那里的所有内容。
有很多亚马逊(Amazon)骗局会在眨眼间骗走你的钱。了解亚马逊(Amazon)诈骗的迹象是什么，以及您可以采取哪些措施来保护自己免受这些诈骗的侵害。
最常见的亚马逊诈骗和警告标志(The Most Common Amazon Scams and Warning Signs)
亚马逊(Amazon)上出现的一些骗局比其他骗局更频繁。寻找危险信号，这样你就不会成为这些伎俩的牺牲品。
可疑的付款安排(Suspicious Payment Arrangements)
如果您在亚马逊(Amazon)上找到您想要购买的产品，但链接将您从亚马逊(Amazon)网站引导至购买，那么这是一个骗局。这不仅违反了卖家在注册亚马逊(Amazon)时同意的服务条款，而且还是一个巨大的闪烁霓虹灯，表明存在诈骗。
如果任何卖家要求您离开亚马逊(Amazon)网站进行购买，您几乎可以确定这是诈骗或网络钓鱼企图。即使不是这样，如果您在亚马逊(Amazon)以外的任何地方进行购买，您将无法获得原本可能拥有的任何买家保护（以及退货的能力）。
避免大量折扣(Avoid Massive Discounts)
你知道那句老话：“如果它看起来好得令人难以置信，它可能就是。” 如果您看到PlayStation 5 for sale for $50，请忽略点击链接的诱惑。如果您在购买后收到任何东西，那它就不是PlayStation了。
在其他地方售价更高的商品的巨大折扣表明卖家正试图诱使你冲动购买。花点时间仔细查看任何图像上的品牌。很有可能，它将类似于“PlaStation”——而不是(not )“PlayStation”。一种非品牌产品，除了仔细检查外，它看起来就像真的一样。
付款验证电子邮件(Payment Verification Emails)
许多买家收到看起来像是来自亚马逊(Amazon)的电子邮件，其中包含类似以下内容的消息：“您的付款无法验证。请更新您的付款信息。” 它将提供一个链接，将他们带到一个看起来很像Amazon的网站，但事实并非如此。
这是另一种经典的网络钓鱼尝试(classic phishing attempt)，但做得很好，几乎与真实的东西没有区别。通常，切勿通过电子邮件中的链接更新您的付款信息。相反，请在安全浏览器上登录您的亚马逊(Amazon)帐户并更改那里的数据。
注意长时间的运输(Watch Out for Long Ship Times)
亚马逊(Amazon)是一个买家期待近乎即时发货日期的网站。如果您在两天内没有收到任何东西，那几乎感觉像是太长了。值得注意的一件事是，亚马逊(Amazon)不会立即向卖家付款——在许多情况下，付款需要 14 天或更长时间才能转移。
如果您发现卖家的运输时间异常长，则可能是骗局的迹象。如果该运输时间超过两周，则可能是试图等待付款通过然后使购买无效。
注意新卖家(Watch Out for New Sellers)
尽管它可能拥有数百万个不同的卖家账户，但亚马逊(Amazon)拥有强大的安全系统，可以过滤掉大多数诈骗者。如果一个账户收到多条负面评论，亚马逊(Amazon)会迅速禁止它。
考虑到这一点，许多诈骗者操作多个帐户。密切关注帐户的年龄以及评论。如果是全新账户，请谨慎操作。如果没有卖家评论，同样适用。
另一方面，如果有太多优秀的卖家评论，这也是一个警告信号。整个公司存在的唯一重点是在亚马逊(Amazon)上发布虚假评论。如果所有评论听起来都好得令人难以置信，请警惕从该帐户进行任何购买。
如果您在亚马逊上被骗怎么办(What to Do If You Are Scammed on Amazon)
不幸的是，任何人都可能成为骗局的牺牲品。不管你多么小心——有时它只是发生了。也许你很着急，或者你只是点击了错误的东西。无论(Regardless)发生什么，您都可以采取一些措施。
第一步是联系亚马逊(Amazon)支持。您可以发送电子邮件或通过实时聊天与公司联系。尽可能多地提供有关发生的事情的信息。
在大多数情况下，亚马逊(Amazon)会退还您的任何费用。您的亚马逊(Amazon)用户仪表板将为您提供收据以及有关购买日期和时间的信息。
下一步是报告安全问题(report a security issue)。虽然这可能会在您提交欺诈报告时自动完成，但跟进并没有什么坏处。如果您向卖家提供了可能识别您身份的信息，请告知您的金融机构要注意欺诈行为。
您还应该监控您的电子邮件中是否有来自亚马逊(Amazon)的任何非官方通信。如果您收到来自诈骗者的消息(receive a message from a scammer)，请不要回复；相反，将电子邮件转发给亚马逊(Amazon)并报告。
避免诈骗并不总是那么容易。无论采取了多少保护措施，诈骗者都会找到绕过它们的方法。避免被骗的最好方法是警惕您所做的任何购买。注意列表，尽可能避免冲动购买。
使用基本的在线安全提示(Using basic online safety tips)将有助于避免成为许多最明显的骗局的牺牲品。花点时间购物，只从值得信赖的卖家那里购买。亚马逊(Amazon)主要是一个安全的平台——一些坏苹果不一定会毁了你的体验。
How Not to Get Scammed on Amazon
Amazon’s position as the lаrgest online markеtрlace in the world also means it attracts a huge number of scammers and ne’er-do-wells. While the service has numerouѕ built-in protections, it can’t watch for everything that’s out there.
There are a lot of Amazon scams that would take your money in the blink of an eye. Know what the signs of a scam on Amazon are, as well as the steps you can take to protect yourself against these scams.
The Most Common Amazon Scams and Warning Signs
There are a few scams that appear more often than others on Amazon. Look for the red flags so you don’t fall prey to these tricks.
Suspicious Payment Arrangements
If you find a product on Amazon you want to purchase but the link directs you off of Amazon’s site to make the buy, it’s a scam. This not only violates the terms of service sellers agree to when they sign up for Amazon, but it’s also a huge flashing neon sign that indicates a scam.
If any seller asks you to go off Amazon’s site in order to make a purchase, you can almost be assured it’s a scam or a phishing attempt. Even if it isn’t, if you make a purchase anywhere other than Amazon, you lose access to any buyer protections (and the ability to make a return) that you might otherwise have.
Avoid Massive Discounts
You know the old saying: “if it looks too good to be true, it probably is.” If you see a PlayStation 5 for sale for $50, ignore the temptation to click the link. If you receive anything at all after the purchase, it won’t be a PlayStation.
Huge discounts on items that sell for much higher everywhere else indicate the seller is trying to coax you into an impulse buy. Take a moment and look closely at the branding on any images. Chances are, it will be something like “PlaStation”—not “PlayStation.” An off-brand product that looks just like the real thing except on closer inspection.
Payment Verification Emails
Many buyers receive emails that look like they’re from Amazon with a message that says something along the lines of, “Your payment couldn’t be verified. Please update your payment information.” It will provide a link that takes them to a site that looks a lot like Amazon, but isn’t.
This is another classic phishing attempt, but one done well enough that it is almost indistinguishable from the real thing. As a rule, never update your payment information via a link in your email. Instead, log into your Amazon account on a secure browser and change the data there.
Watch Out for Long Ship Times
Amazon is a site where buyers have come to expect near-instant shipping dates. If you don’t receive something within two days, it almost feels like too long. One thing that is worth noting is that Amazon doesn’t pay sellers immediately–in many cases, the payment takes 14 days or more to transfer.
If you notice a seller with abnormally long shipping times, it can be a sign of a scam. If that shipping time is more than two weeks, it’s likely an attempt to wait for the payment to go through and then void the purchase.
Watch Out for New Sellers
Although it may be home to millions of different seller accounts, Amazon has a robust security system that filters out most of the scammers. If an account receives multiple negative reviews, Amazon will ban it quickly.
With this in mind, many scammers operate multiple accounts. Keep an eye on the age of the account, as well as reviews. If it is a brand-new account, proceed with caution. The same applies if there are no seller reviews.
On the other hand, it’s also a warning sign if there are too many great seller reviews. Entire companies exist with the sole focus of posting fake reviews on Amazon. If the reviews all sound too good to be true, be wary of making any purchase from that account.
What to Do If You Are Scammed on Amazon
Unfortunately, anyone can fall prey to scams. It doesn’t matter how careful you are–sometimes it just happens. Maybe you were in a hurry or you just clicked on the wrong thing. Regardless of what happened, there are actions you can take.
The first step is to contact Amazon support. You can send an email or contact the company through live chat. Provide as much information about what happened as possible.
In the majority of cases, Amazon will refund you any expenses. Your Amazon user dashboard will provide you with a receipt and information about the date and time of the purchase.
The next step is to report a security issue. While this will likely be done automatically when you file a fraud report, it doesn’t hurt to follow up. If you provided information to the seller that could potentially identify you, let your financial institutions know to be on the lookout for fraud.
You should also monitor your email for any non-official communications from Amazon. If you receive a message from a scammer, do not respond; instead, forward the email to Amazon and report it.
It isn’t always easy to avoid scams. No matter how many safeguards are put in place, scammers find ways around them. The best way to avoid getting scammed is to be wary of any purchases you make. Pay attention to the listing and avoid impulse buys whenever possible.
Using basic online safety tips will help avoid falling prey to many of the most obvious scams. Take your time when shopping and only buy from trusted sellers. Amazon is mostly a safe platform–a few bad apples don’t have to ruin your experience.
