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PSA: Possible Amazon Address Hack

beach-mom — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 03:09:07 GMT

DD just told me to check our Amazon account. Hackers are adding lockers or addresses you don't recognize near you and rerouting packages so they can pick them up.

We don't order much from Amazon, except bird seed regularly, but I checked and we were fine. DD, on the other hand, noticed a locker near her added to her address list. She deleted it.

This is why I shop at QVC!

Re: PSA: Possible Amazon Address Hack

SandySparkles — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 03:22:41 GMT

I researched this and according to one source, it is a viral fake Facebook rumor, but I have not seen any confirmation from credible news sources.-YAY! Let us hope it is indeed more fake news, and nothing for Amazon customers to worry about.🤞 Out of an abundance of caution, I checked my account for anything abnormal.😁

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: PSA: Possible Amazon Address Hack

Goodie2shoes — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 03:32:42 GMT

I also checked my account, it's fine, thanks for the info

Re: PSA: Possible Amazon Address Hack

beach-mom — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 03:47:22 GMT

@SandySparkles wrote:
I researched this and according to one source, it is a viral fake Facebook rumor, but I have not seen any confirmation from credible news sources.-YAY! Let us hope it is indeed more fake news, and nothing for Amazon customers to worry about.🤞 Out of an abundance of caution, I checked my account for anything abnormal.😁

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

@SandySparkles - I didn't have time to look into it more, and our account was fine. But DD did have that extra address added. I often wonder how they know how to make "recommendations" for us. THAT'S what scares me. Where is the privacy?

I guess it's easy to find out anything about anyone. I still know a few people who won't use a computer or cell phone! They say it's for privacy.

Re: PSA: Possible Amazon Address Hack

Icegoddess — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 03:50:34 GMT

@beach-mom , did your DD change her password? Otherwise, what's to keep them from going back into her account?

Re: PSA: Possible Amazon Address Hack

Wsmom — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 03:55:23 GMT

I checked mine and they have added a whole foods in a neighboring city. DD had two added to hers both by my house and she lives on the other end of the state. I assumed it was an amazon thing giving you an option in case you want to have it delivered to a locker rather than your home.

Re: PSA: Possible Amazon Address Hack

SandySparkles — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 03:55:55 GMT

@beach-mom I am SO glad everything worked out well!!! You can NEVER be too careful!👍 Those rumors circulate regularly, but vigilance will help keep us, and our information safe!😊

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: PSA: Possible Amazon Address Hack

beach-mom — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 04:11:59 GMT

@Icegoddess wrote:
@beach-mom , did your DD change her password? Otherwise, what's to keep them from going back into her account?

Great idea @Icegoddess - I just told her. Thanks!

Re: PSA: Possible Amazon Address Hack

sunshine45 — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 04:37:47 GMT

amazon is adding these suggestions so you can get a faster pickup if needed......my account has had whole foods pickup AND amazon locker suggestions. it is not hacking. it has been going on for a while now.

Re: PSA: Possible Amazon Address Hack

Sage04 — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 05:12:56 GMT

Nothing new about this. It's very convenient for people who aren't at home during the day. Also for those who would like to buy something for a family member as a surprise. Some items are shown on the box so the family member can see what it is and the surprise is ruined.

Re: PSA: Possible Amazon Address Hack

Sage04 — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 05:28:06 GMT

If I lived in an apartment or condo I would use a locker rather than having the item sitting at my door in the hallway. There are two addresses on my account and they are about one and two blocks away.

Re: PSA: Possible Amazon Address Hack

beach-mom — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 05:30:33 GMT

I guess I panicked and never thought about Amazon itself choosing another address for convenience!

That makes sense. But they should have posted what they were doing on the order page. Our bank card has been compromised so much that any mention of something like this worries me!

Re: PSA: Possible Amazon Address Hack

Tori3569 — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 05:55:49 GMT

It looks like this, so to me it does look like just a suggestion.

Re: PSA: Possible Amazon Address Hack

icezeus — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 07:20:13 GMT

Thanks for looking out, but as others have already stated. This is Amazon giving you additional choices, and this has been available for awhile.

I order from Amazon frequently.

Re: PSA: Possible Amazon Address Hack

Estellee — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 12:41:29 GMT

@beach-mom Good grief, thanks for the info!

Re: PSA: Possible Amazon Address Hack

OKPrincess — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:37:36 GMT

I use an Amazon locker location very frequently. Most of my gifts were sent there.

Ever so often a purchase is not able to be sent to the locker and mailed to the house.

I did this to avoid porch pirates especially this time of year.

The Amazon locker I use is inside a Ross store.

Re: PSA: Possible Amazon Address Hack

Sage04 — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:50:24 GMT

@OKPrincess wrote:
I use an Amazon locker location very frequently. Most of my gifts were sent there.

Ever so often a purchase is not able to be sent to the locker and mailed to the house.

I did this to avoid porch pirates especially this time of year.

The Amazon locker I use is inside a Ross store.

@OKPrincess I have a question. How do you receive the Code to the locker? Is it sent to your email address?

Re: PSA: Possible Amazon Address Hack

icezeus — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:58:14 GMT

@Sage04

Yes, the code is sent by e-mail and text and you have three days to pick up your items or they will be automatically returned.

Re: PSA: Possible Amazon Address Hack

Sage04 — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:13:48 GMT

@icezeus wrote:
@Sage04

Yes, the code is sent by e-mail and text and you have three days to pick up your items or they will be automatically returned.

Thanks very much @icezeus . That's what I though. That means if someone were to hack into your Amazon account and have the item diverted to a locker, they will also have to hack into your email to get the Code. It's easier to follow the PRIME vehicle.

Re: PSA: Possible Amazon Address Hack

kze — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:32:31 GMT

My apartment complex has an Amazon locker and it's also used by UPS, FEDEX, USPS and others.