PSA: Possible Amazon Address Hack

beach-mom · ‎03-09-2010

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!

SandySparkles · ‎06-13-2010

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💖

Goodie2shoes · ‎04-30-2012

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

beach-mom · ‎03-09-2010

@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.

Icegoddess · ‎03-19-2010

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

Wsmom · ‎03-09-2010

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.

SandySparkles · ‎06-13-2010

@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💖

beach-mom · ‎03-09-2010

@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!

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

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.

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Sage04 · ‎07-10-2011

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.