Amazon Support Spoofing Attack Emails 101

Here are the points you need to keep aware of when dealing with emails of this type.

This is how an attacker gets past your mind's firewall. So, it's extremely important to slow down or stop and take a look at this email more closely.

Here is the actual email and you will note the email address that the email is coming from.

"Support" <h6iiibah97yj@lafemmefinds.com>

Here are the points of concern to show this email is not from Amazon support. (Note Red Arrows)

• Email address not from Amazon support

• IP Address is misleading on purpose.

• "Verify Your Account" button does not point to Amazon.com

Remember, please contact us related to these emails there is important information to be retained if these emails are illegal in nature and information has to be turned over to the authorities.

Please forward these types of Amazon emails to spoof@amazon.com