Amazon Watch Raffle: How The Scam Text Works
Beware of a fake Amazon watch raffle, also known as the Fitness Watch Text or the Apple Watch Raffle Scam. It could also feature a Garmin or an airpod prize. The ‘good news' is coming to you as a text message. The last number reported is (714) 883-6385. However, the bogus draw is part of a long list of Amazon scams happening this time of the year.
Here is the content of the notification:
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“Amazon: Congratulations [your name], you came in 2nd in this week's Amazon Apple Watch raffle! Click this link to arrange delivery: t3fzv.info/7047VldUlg“
This fraud is very similar to the Amazon 30th anniversary free gift scam happening also this week.
Amazon Airpods Raffle Scam: Fake Link
As you can see, the Amazon Raffle text doesn't look as it would come from the real Amazon. There are so many red flags with this bogus promo. The link that scammers require you to open is t3fzv.info, which obviously is NOT amazon.com.
That page will lead you to a phishing scam meant to collect your personal information and other credentials you could offer. Stay away. This type of scheme is perpetrated in many phone scams these days, whether it is about airpods or any other gadgets.
Same as in several text message scams.
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Another new Amazon scam from +14696574559:
Connie, you still have $130 Amazon Rewards credit: v8fzc.info/3bNFm7fvjL See what you can claim before it expires on 03/22 v8fzc.info/3bNFm7fvjL
New phone number: +1 469-349-7327
Amazon: Congrats Constance, you came in the winner in today’s Amazon Smartwatch raffle! Click the link to delivery: kl11x.com/AM4PvQechY
I will get moneyw
Amazon: Congratulations V*****, you came in 3rd in this week’s Amazon Airpods raffle! Click the link to arrange shipment: u3fct.info/Yl7Ps2z3EA
I to recieve a messege just now. From a 7148095919 number. Smh
Dear sir /madam! Thanks for you.my nomber 7148095919 i am g.k.p.deepasiri i have money amazon . Please check and send to me e-mail . You need my bank details . I will send to you. Thanks for you. E-mail : [email protected] your prabath,
4:45 pm EST, 3/7/21
Received AirPod raffle text from 714 area code. These dirtbag Nigerians abc Indians are spoofing the 714 numbers. They are in a Bangalore boiler room.
I must be special, I came in first!!
If only, these messages are getting out of hand!
They used my name and stated I came in 3 place for a pair of Airpods.. It came from (714)507-9410
I just received this text last night:
Amazon: Congratulations Kendra, you came 2nd in today’s Amazon Airpods raffle! Click this link to arrange shipment: t9fzc.info/HxnEXMBCWH
its from the number 714-865-5817
I received similar text message:
Amazon: Congratulations R****, you came 3rd in March’s Amazon Earpods raffle! Follow the link to set delivery: t8fmc.info/gpSCGbmhN1
From the number 714-404-5366
I just got one, best part is it didn’t even use my real name, but one I used a couple years ago.
I also received a message using my first name (luckily, it’s a nickname) and a 714 number stating I was “1st winner in a drawing for AirPods” I deleted the text and looked it up.
Mine was from 714-400-5007
My text came from 714-926-5515 and it says earpods and not airpods. Knew it was fake the moment I got it.
Amazon: Congratulations {my name}, you came 3rd in this week’s Amazon Earpods raffle! Follow this link to arrange delivery: t8fmc.info/gplykv5JCX
Received one from +1 (714) 618-2727 today (March 6, 2021)
Airpods scam number 03-05-21
714-507-5830
[spoiler title=”Airpods Scam”] [/spoiler] Don’t use this link that comes with top number.
This is a Phishing link to get your information.
BEWARE !!!!!!
I received similar message but foolishly clicked link. what should I do if clicked link?
“Amazon: Congratulations (my name), you came 1st in today’s Amazon Earpods raffle! Follow the link to set shipment: u1fvx.info/TuvsnD7PM4
I got one today too – the number was 714-883-5610.
I got the same scam, but from 714-507-5830.
It seams like the scammers like the 714 area code today.
? them.
Received message on my cell phone that reads ” Amazon congratulations Dave you came in 2nd in Marty’s Amazon Earpods raffle!. Click the link to set shipment. t5fzb.info/UEeyCJntev.
I got the same text today, but from 7144202903.
Got this text message today: “Amazon: Congratulations Erika, you came 1st in this week’s Amazon Airpods raffle! Click this link to set shipment: t5fzb.info/UE9wrTxBxb” from phone number 714-507-5681
Amazon: Congratulations [MY MISPELLED NAME], you came 2nd in today’s Amazon Airpods raffle! Click the link to set delivery: t5fzb.info/lasdaASDF
I got the same exact text the only difference is that my name was put down. The number they used was 714 400 7286. Seems they’re using the same first 3 numbers.
Just got this from +1 (714) 507-5786:
Amazon: Congratulations G******, you came 3rd in today’s Amazon Earpods raffle! Follow the link to arrange delivery: t6fxc.info/L5fi1joPbT