Don't Fall for this Amazon Smish

You get a surprise text that seems to be from Amazon. It says your recent purchase didn’t pass a “routine quality inspection” or has been recalled. Good news, though—you're offered a full refund, and you don’t even have to send anything back. All you have to do is tap the link.

But here’s the catch: it’s a scam. The message didn’t come from Amazon—it's a phishing attack via SMS, also known as smishing. Tapping the link sends you to a fake Amazon lookalike site that asks for your login, payment info, and other personal details. Enter anything here, and hackers could drain your account and steal your identity.

Smart Moves to Stay Safe:  
- Don’t click links in unexpected texts. When in doubt, go directly to Amazon’s website and use official contact channels.  
- Be suspicious of “no-return” refunds. Scammers use tempting offers to make you act fast without thinking.  
- Use your phone’s “report junk” or “block sender” features and delete the message.