Don’t Click That Text “Your Amazon Item Was Recalled”

A new wave of scam text messages is targeting Amazon shoppers, tricking people into thinking a product they purchased has been recalled and offering a refund if they click a link.

But experts warn: it’s all fake.

What the Scam Looks Like

These messages often appear to come from Amazon and claim there’s a safety issue with something you bought. They may say the product was “recalled” or failed a quality inspection and urge you to act quickly.

The catch? They include a link promising a full refund, no return needed.

Some texts even look official, using phrases like “Amazon Product Safety Recall” and referencing past orders to seem believable.

What Happens If You Click

Clicking the link can take you to a fake Amazon website designed to steal your login, personal, or financial information.

Security experts say these phishing pages often look nearly identical to the real thing, making it easy to fall for.

In many cases, scammers are trying to:

• Steal your Amazon account
• Access saved payment methods
• Collect personal data for identity theft

Why This Scam Is Spreading

This type of scam is becoming more common, especially through text messages. According to cybersecurity reports, scam texts have surged significantly in recent years, with many starting through SMS instead of email.

Scammers use urgency, like a “dangerous recalled product,” to get people to click without thinking.

How to Spot the Red Flags

Watch out for these warning signs:

• Messages from random or unfamiliar phone numbers
• Vague details about the product
• Links with strange or misspelled URLs
• Pressure to act quickly for a refund

Amazon says legitimate recall notices will never require you to click a random third-party link.

What You Should Do Instead

If you get one of these texts:

• Do NOT click the link
• Go directly to your Amazon account through the app or official website
• Check your orders or messages there
• Report the text as spam and delete it

You can also forward scam texts to 7726 (SPAM) to report them.