How to identify fake text messages/SMS

Scammers may send text messages claiming to be Amazon. Be mindful if:

• You receive a text message sent from phone numbers that you don't recognize or from a number with a country code that differs from your country of residence.
• You receive text messages for orders or deliveries that you are not expecting.
• You receive text messages that contain phishing links with URLs that are misspelled, have typos, or have a link that is an IP address.

Here's an example of what a fraudulent message could look like:

However, know that Amazon might send you text messages for updates on your orders, payments, deliveries, or account status.