Overview

• Amazon has filed a lawsuit against a group known as REKK, accusing them of defrauding the company of millions of dollars by exploiting its return and refund system.
• REKK allegedly used social engineering, phishing attacks, and bribes to Amazon employees to get refunds without actually returning the purchased items.
• The group advertised its services on social media platforms and communicated with its clients through the Telegram messaging app.
• Amazon's lawsuit implicates nearly 30 individuals from six countries and identifies at least seven former Amazon employees who allegedly participated in the scam by accepting bribes.
• Amazon spent $1.2 billion and employed 15,000 people in 2022 to combat theft, fraud, and abuse on its platform.