Amazon scam alert: fake purchase calls you must ignore!

Summary — +18882804331

Risky
Caller Name: Amazon (scam)
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United States
Reviews: 420
Carrier: —, Region: —

Expert Opinion

Earlier this week, a familiar pattern emerged: the number +1‑888‑280‑4331 is being spoofed to sound like Amazon customer service and to warn about a supposed $700‑plus purchase. Callers claim an order for an iPhone or a large charge and demand a verification code or a link to click. Amazon never initiates such requests by phone, never asks for passwords, and will not ask you to install software. If you receive a call like this, hang up immediately, verify the account status through the official Amazon app or website, and consider reporting the number to the FCC or your carrier. Blocking the number and enabling call‑screening can also reduce future nuisance.

Caller Categories

Scam
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Unknown
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Customer Service
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Company
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Safe
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Caller Names

Amazon (scam)
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Amazon (claimed)
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Amazon
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none
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block
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Details

Location: United States
Number type: ratings.phone_number_type_list.3

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Recent Reports for (888) 280-4331

18882804331 Unknown Amazon (claimed)

I suppose they pretending to be Amazon, but I dont belong to Amazon

18882804331 Harassment Call

User warning: caution is advised

18882804331 Scam Amazon

I received a robocall claiming to be from Amazon, stating that my account had been charged $700, and the caller requested my login information to verify the purchase; however, I recognized this as a scam and ended the call.

18882804331 Amazon

I found this number on the Amazon website, it was suppost to be a free phone number, but i just got my bill and 16 minutes cost me 28 pounds!

18882804331 Customer Service Amazon

An issue I have with a third-party seller is supposedly going to be resolved by them.

18882804331 Scam

I recieved a similair call today, claiming i had an order for $145, which i found suspecious due to the round number

18882804331 Scam Amazon (scam)

This number is actualy an Amazon phone number, but its been spoofed by people pretending to be from Amazon, I just got a call from someone claiming I made a $145 purchase

18882804331 Unknown Toll Free Call

The caller hung up without leaving a message.

18882804331 Scam Amazon (claimed)

The caller ID showed 'Amazon', but no message was left, which seems suspicious given I have no ongoing orders with them, and it's likely another instance of scam season

18882804331 Company Amazon.com Fulfillment Center

The Amazon.com Fulfillment Center, located at 5825 11th Ave E, 55379 Shakopee, is associated with this number.

18882804331 Silent Call scammer

The call was silent, which raises suspicions of a potential scam.

18882804331 Customer Service Amazon

The service was realy great!

18882804331 Company Amazon

The call went unanswered

18882804331 Scam Microsoft Windows (scam)

A voicemail was received warning that the Microsoft Windows license had expired, which is clearly a scam.

18882804331 Scam You Don't Know

nothing can stop someone from spoofing a companys phone number, claiming to be someone else, most smartphones can do this with a cheap app

18882804331 Customer Service Amazon CS

Interestingly, this number is actually associated with Amazon's customer service, where I work, and it is not a scam number as some might suggest.

18882804331 Scam

This number is definately a scam, I'm shure of it.

18882804331 Scam

The caller is unkown, i never listen to messages from unkown numbers, they have called multipe times over 6 weeks, despite me having no debt or credit cards

18882804331 Unknown don't know could not verify any information from caller

The caller requested personal information but refused to verify their own identity.

18882804331 Scam Some Technology Co.

An early morning call claimed to be regarding Windows Security, but the recipient was skeptical and ended the conversation

18882804331 Scam 1-888-280-4331

A man from 'Empire Technology' called, claiming my computer's firewall protection wasn't working. He asked to access my computer, but I hung up, recognizing it as a scam.

18882804331 Telemarketing Claimed to be from Microsoft

A caller claiming to be from Microsoft wanted to perform updates on my computer, but I refused, citing security concerns and the possibility of a scam

18882804331 Company amazon.com

Associated with amazon.com

18882804331 Scam Scam

Clearly, this is a fraudulent scheme

18882804331

KaysWay deserves thanks.

18882804331 Company Amazon

It turn out that this number belong to Amazon, they use it to send security code to they're customer who have Two-step Verification enable, so it's not a scam or nothing

18882804331 Unknown personal

During work hours, I received a call from this number regarding an order that I had placed for a patient, but unfortunately, I was unable to locate the order and needed to speak with someone.

18882804331 Unknown NAHTNA

Doesnt make sence, just a random cfjb

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