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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Fraud, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. Scam Information
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.
 Fraud can affect anyone within the community, so we want to make sure you have the tools and knowledge to protect yourself from it. It comes in many different forms and across varying channels, whether that's through emails, phone calls or in person encounters. Some adults may be even more vulnerable to fraud or financial abuse, but it is something that everyone can be at risk of. If you’re concerned about someone you know, please contact your local social services and ask for Adult Social Care. Please see a few resources below to protect you and others from potential fraudsters: For more information and help and to report fraud, go to Action Fraud, the UK’s national fraud and cybercrime reporting centre. Lastly, if you think you’ve uncovered a scam, been targeted by a scam or fallen victim to fraudsters, please contact 101 or Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or online at Action Fraud. We are working on our brand-new strategy for how we police London and we want your help. Our New Met for London: Phase 2 strategy will guide how we deliver on behalf of Londoners over the next three years, and we want to make sure you have had the chance to have your say. The consultation paper is available online, as well as a survey to let us know what you think. This closes on the 15 September. | 
