This is the first I heard of this ...... and might just be you
But here's what they say to do If you think your account was hacked for ANY reason
1. Immediately Change Your Amazon Password
If you think your Amazon account was hacked for ANY reason, the first thing you should do is immediately login to your account and change your password.
To make this happen just click on Accounts & Lists, followed by Your Account, then Login & Security.
Make your new password a string of random numbers and letters and not actual words. Then write it down somewhere for safe keeping.
If you need help generating a strong password, I’m a big fan of StrongPasswordGenerator.com.
It would also be REALLY smart to change the password on the email account associated with your Amazon account.
In many cases this is how hackers gain access to your Amazon account if you’re signed up with Amazon’s 2-step verification system.
In other words, if they can get into your email account it becomes easy to also get into your Amazon account.
Important: DO NOT use the same password that you use on other popular sites like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
2. Check Your Account Information
Next, click around your Amazon account carefully and make sure nothing has been altered.
Check your linked credit cards (if any), billing address, shipping address, phone number, and email address.
If any information has been changed, be sure to note the change (with a screen capture) and then correct it.
At this point you should call Amazon’s security department at (888) 282-2406 and tell them that your account has been breached.
They’ll be able to provide further assistance and help you keep an eye on your account activity in the coming days.
3. Check Purchase History (Especially Archived Orders)
Next, take a look at your Amazon order history and make sure you recognize all recent purchases.
Don’t forget to click on Archived Orders as often times hackers will “hide” fraudulent orders there.
You’ll find all of your archived orders in the “Ordering and Shopping Preferences” section of your Amazon account. See screenshot above.
4. Enable Amazon 2-Step Verification
By turning on 2-Step Authentication your Amazon account is much harder to hack into.
Essentially it requires a security code to be entered whenever you attempt to access your account from a new computer, smartphone, or tablet.
To authenticate, Amazon will simply shoot you a text message with a security code attached that you manually enter.
Very easy to do and definitely helps keep hackers out of your account.
5. Consider Un-Linking Credit Cards
Having your credit card(s) linked to your account makes ordering much easier. Believe me, I know.
But it also creates an easy way for hackers to make unauthorized purchases on those cards.
A simple workaround is to un-link all payment methods from your Amazon account.
Yes, you’ll have to enter your card info every time you make a purchase, BUT you won’t have to worry about someone hacking into your account and making a bunch of purchases.
6. Check all Credit Card Accounts
At this point it’s also smart to check all of your credit cards that are linked to your Amazon account.
Make sure none of them have any unauthorized purchases on them.
Bonus: How to Protect Yourself From Future Attacks
– Never Click on Phishy Emails – If you get a supposed email from Amazon about your account, but it just doesn’t look right, DO NOT click on any links within the email.
Also, check the email address of the sender. Often times these phishing emails will NOT be from an address ending with @amazon.com. Stay far away from those.
– Don’t Access your Amazon Account Over Unsecured Network – In other words, try not to shop online when sipping a latte at Starbucks if you’re using their free WiFi.
– How to Get Into Your Account if Hacker Changes Email Address? – Well, in short, you can’t get into your Amazon account if this happens.
You’ll have to immediately call Amazon at (888) 280-4331 and they can remove the fraudulent email address and lock your account until the issue is resolved.
Ask the Reader: Has your Amazon account ever been hacked? How did the hacker get into your account and what damage was done?
By Kyle James
But here's what they say to do If you think your account was hacked for ANY reason
1. Immediately Change Your Amazon Password
If you think your Amazon account was hacked for ANY reason, the first thing you should do is immediately login to your account and change your password.
To make this happen just click on Accounts & Lists, followed by Your Account, then Login & Security.
Make your new password a string of random numbers and letters and not actual words. Then write it down somewhere for safe keeping.
If you need help generating a strong password, I’m a big fan of StrongPasswordGenerator.com.
It would also be REALLY smart to change the password on the email account associated with your Amazon account.
In many cases this is how hackers gain access to your Amazon account if you’re signed up with Amazon’s 2-step verification system.
In other words, if they can get into your email account it becomes easy to also get into your Amazon account.
Important: DO NOT use the same password that you use on other popular sites like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
2. Check Your Account Information
Check your linked credit cards (if any), billing address, shipping address, phone number, and email address.
If any information has been changed, be sure to note the change (with a screen capture) and then correct it.
At this point you should call Amazon’s security department at (888) 282-2406 and tell them that your account has been breached.
They’ll be able to provide further assistance and help you keep an eye on your account activity in the coming days.
3. Check Purchase History (Especially Archived Orders)
Don’t forget to click on Archived Orders as often times hackers will “hide” fraudulent orders there.
You’ll find all of your archived orders in the “Ordering and Shopping Preferences” section of your Amazon account. See screenshot above.
4. Enable Amazon 2-Step Verification
Essentially it requires a security code to be entered whenever you attempt to access your account from a new computer, smartphone, or tablet.
To authenticate, Amazon will simply shoot you a text message with a security code attached that you manually enter.
Very easy to do and definitely helps keep hackers out of your account.
5. Consider Un-Linking Credit Cards
But it also creates an easy way for hackers to make unauthorized purchases on those cards.
A simple workaround is to un-link all payment methods from your Amazon account.
Yes, you’ll have to enter your card info every time you make a purchase, BUT you won’t have to worry about someone hacking into your account and making a bunch of purchases.
6. Check all Credit Card Accounts
At this point it’s also smart to check all of your credit cards that are linked to your Amazon account.
Make sure none of them have any unauthorized purchases on them.
Bonus: How to Protect Yourself From Future Attacks
– Never Click on Phishy Emails – If you get a supposed email from Amazon about your account, but it just doesn’t look right, DO NOT click on any links within the email.
Also, check the email address of the sender. Often times these phishing emails will NOT be from an address ending with @amazon.com. Stay far away from those.
– Don’t Access your Amazon Account Over Unsecured Network – In other words, try not to shop online when sipping a latte at Starbucks if you’re using their free WiFi.
– How to Get Into Your Account if Hacker Changes Email Address? – Well, in short, you can’t get into your Amazon account if this happens.
You’ll have to immediately call Amazon at (888) 280-4331 and they can remove the fraudulent email address and lock your account until the issue is resolved.
Ask the Reader: Has your Amazon account ever been hacked? How did the hacker get into your account and what damage was done?
By Kyle James
Don't have a Amazon account, I only used card at a horse racing site that recently changed owners. Not a site advertising here. No loss by me or gain by hacker and as I mentioned, I was told it was a test by whoever? I won't be using Debit just Money Pak or Pay-Near-Me going forward.
A few looks BAS no replies? Hoping it will be 1st and Last anyone hears of ....
A few looks BAS no replies? Hoping it will be 1st and Last anyone hears of ....
amazon.com amzn.com/bill waus. Thanks bud countdown to Kick-off
I would recommend you approach the Amazon customer support service, change the password, call your bank, and freeze your credit card because hackers can make some purchases. Professional hack developers like nobeliumhackers specialize in hacking the social media/amazon/Netflix accounts, so I think you got attacked by this kind of service, this is sad to hear, but the truth is no one is safe today. The hacker community is really strong, so I recommend you don't save your card details in your browser's cache.
Mine too...ran a 1 dollar charge then bought gas then charged a Airbnb witch seemed dumb if you wanted to not get busted..I got the alert while I was at Bachelor skiing. The AMEX guy thought maybe someone got the number while I was buying lift tickets. I guess you can lift that info electrically if you're standing close enough to the card being used or not.
Bummer dealing with this stuff but AMEX is the best dealing with it.
Yeah Amex is awesome they said you can use chip for purchases only until Monday then new card activation so comes in handy only thing I bought on Thursday was gas so who knows where it happened . dam skiing at bachelor wow living the dream you are. That mountain is the best hidden gem .
Conditions looking great for this Tuesday .. Skied the backside for the first time in two years last week the top is almost never open anymore, the new management is pretty conservative compared to the old days.
I sorta think I got it hit on the 4 person lift early..I was wearing a light shell with the wallet in a outside pocket the card had RFID.
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