Overview

• The consumer group reports emails claiming the last payment method could not be charged and threatening permanent account closure unless details are updated within 48 hours.
• Indicators flagged include a generic salutation, a misspelled sign‑off reading “Ihr Amde Team,” an untrustworthy sender address, and links embedded in the message.
• The prominent “Zahlungsmethode aktualisieren” button directs to a cloned site that imitates Amazon and attempts to harvest login and payment data.
• Officials recommend not replying or clicking, moving the email to spam or reporting it to the mail provider, and checking the account only through official Amazon channels.
• The alert fits a broader phishing wave targeting major brands in Germany, and experts note attackers increasingly use AI, with added protection advised through 2FA, password managers, and user training.