Boston, Massachusetts – A fake Amazon recall text scam is targeting residents across New England, raising widespread fraud concerns.
According to state and local authorities, including Connecticut officials, reports have emerged of “smishing” — SMS phishing — messages impersonating Amazon and attempting to steal personal and financial information from recipients.
The scam texts claim a recent order has been placed on a recall list and instruct users to stop using the item immediately. Recipients are then urged to click a link to request a refund. Officials warn the link is fraudulent and leads to websites designed to capture sensitive data.
An example shared by consumer protection agencies shows the message referencing a specific order and including a non-Amazon URL. Authorities emphasize that legitimate Amazon communications do not direct users to unfamiliar links or request personal details through unsolicited texts.
Reports indicate the scam is circulating across multiple New England states, though officials have not confirmed the total number of cases. Investigations remain ongoing.
Residents are advised not to click suspicious links, to delete unexpected messages, and to verify any recall or account issue directly through Amazon’s official website or mobile app. Anyone who may have interacted with the scam is encouraged to monitor financial accounts and report the incident to local authorities.
The alert is particularly relevant for students and commuters who frequently rely on mobile shopping notifications.
