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AMAZON PRIME - SCAM WARNING Amazon has noted an increase in customers reporting fake emails about Amazon Prime membership subscriptions and wishes to help you stay protected by sharing important information about these scams. What’s Happening? Scammers are sending fake e-mails claiming your Amazon Prime subscription will automatically renew at an unexpected price.The scammers might include personal information in the emails, obtained from other sources, in an attempt to appear legitimate.These e-mails may also include a "cancel subscription" button leading to a fake Amazon login page.Do not click on any links in these messages - scammers use fake websites to steal your Amazon login credentials and banking information. What should you do? Scams can typically be ignored with no action. However, these are some suggested actions that may be applicable: If you want to verify your Prime membership, open your Amazon mobile app or go directly to Amazon.co.uk. Select "Prime" from the main menu to view your membership status, renewal dates, and plan details.If you clicked on any suspicious links, monitor your credit/debit card statements for unfamiliar charges and contact your bank immediately about any unauthorised transactions.Report suspicious communications to amazon.co.uk/reportascam. Best Practice to protect against scams Always access Amazon directly through our mobile app or by typing amazon.co.uk in your browser.To find out if a message is really from Amazon , visit the Message Centre under “Your Account.” Legitimate messages from Amazon will appear there.Enable two-step verification for your Amazon account through the Login & Security settings or visit amazon.co.uk/2SV. 
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