Overview

• Amazon has issued a red alert warning to UK Prime subscribers after a spike in phishing emails falsely claiming that subscription fees are set to increase.
• Scam emails often include personal details harvested from past data breaches to make the fraudulent messages appear legitimate.
• Amazon instructs users to verify membership status exclusively through its mobile app or website and to avoid clicking any links in unsolicited messages.
• Customers are advised to enable two-step verification, review their Message Centre for authentic communications, and monitor bank statements for unauthorized activity.
• Cybersecurity firm McAfee reports that generative AI tools are making phishing campaigns more sophisticated as consumers faced $12.5 billion in fraud losses in 2024.