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.

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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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Details

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

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Recent Reports for (888) 280-4331

18882804331 Scam Amazon (scam)

The caller alleged to be from Amazon's Fraud Department and requested that I press 1 to proceed.

18882804331 Scam Amazon (scam)

After receiving a call from 1-888-280-4331 claiming someone had ordered an iPhone on my Amazon account, I initially hung up but later became alarmed upon verifying the number as Amazon's, only to find online that it was a scam, which fortunately turned out to be false.

18882804331 Scam Amazon (claimed)

A message was left indicating suspicious activity on an Amazon account, including an unauthorized iPhone purchase attempt for $749

18882804331 Scam Amazon (Scam)

A suspicious call was received from 888-280-4331, claiming an iPhone 5 order was made, but this was clearly a scam attempt as there is no Amazon account associated with the number.

18882804331 Amazon Official (Possible Spoofing)
18882804331 Scam Amazon (claimed)

A voicemail was left with a computer-generated voice claiming an iPhone XR with 64 GB had been ordered for $749, which seemed suspiciously similar to a previous purchase

18882804331 Robocall Amazon (scam)

A robotic voice claimed my Amazon account was charged $750 and instructed me to press one to cancel the payment

18882804331 Unknown

Users are advised to exercise caution with this number.

18882804331 Telemarketing Amazon (scam)

A caller impersonated Amazon, claiming I had made a purchase, but I knew it was a scam because my bank would have notified me first; when confronted, the caller hung up

18882804331 Scam Amazon (claimed)

This call purported to be from Amazon, with an automated message claiming my account had been compromised by a fraudulent iPhone purchase, and I needed to press 1 to speak with a representative, which I wisely ignored. It's astonishing how much time scammers have on their hands.

18882804331 Scam Amazon Prime Scam

The number (888) 280-4331 is known to be a scam call, also known as +18882804331, and is reported to be a Amazon Prime Scam

18882804331 Scam Amazon (claimed)

Apparently, recieved a scam robocall on 04-17-2020 at 12:30 PM from 888-280-4331, which is an amazin tactic to acquire personnal info. Due to the high volum of unwanted calls, I dont answer my phone nomore and let all calls go to voicemail. The robocaller claimd that I had ordered 64 gigabytes using my Amazon account, but Amazon adviced me it was a fraud.

18882804331 Scam Amazon Customer Service (claimed)

An automated caller, allegedly from Amazon Customer Service, claimed my account was used for a $700 iPhone purchase and offered to transfer me to a representative, but the line went dead after pressing 1.

18882804331 Scam Amazon (scam)

A call was received from someone claiming to be from Amazon, warning of suspicious activity on my account, but upon investigation, the claim was found to be false, and I advise against returning the call.

18882804331 Safe

The conversation proved pleasant

18882804331 Safe

A pleasant experience was had with this call

18882804331 Scam Amazon (claimed)

I recieved a call from this number saying ther was suspicious activity on my amazon account, but I checked and ther wasnt enny

18882804331 Scam Scammer

The scammer say i buy a prime membership on amazin and i need to press 1 to talk to them

18882804331 Scam Amazon (Scam)

A scam call purportedly from Amazon alerted me to suspicious activity, including a attempted purchase of an iPhone worth over $700, which was later confirmed as a scam by Amazon's customer support

18882804331 Scam

The caller claimed my account had been compromised and warned me not to open the app until the issue was resolved, which I found suspicious since the account isn't in my name and my phone number isn't associated with it.

18882804331 Scam

This has been identified as a scam attempt

18882804331 Unknown

The user has provided a cautionary note

18882804331 Safe

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18882804331 Safe

The call turned out to be extremely pleasant

18882804331 Safe

The call I received was surprisingly pleasant

18882804331 Scam Scamm

The intent behind this call was clearly deceitful.

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