This is just an FYI, y'all, as it sounds very realistic, and is definitely an attempt to extort a credit card number.
Weirdly enough, the caller ID reflected my own phone number--always a red flag--and an official sounding male voice, possibly computer generated, informed me that I had made a large purchase in a certain amount "today," and went on to say, "If you have made this purchase on Amazon.com and recognize it," to hang up and it would be delivered. However, "if you have not made any such transaction, you can call Amazon support right away at (202) 932-4150."
I did not call. Went online instead and checked my account. No purchases, today or recently, and none in the amount claimed. Reported to Amazon, but their phishing page failed to report. Flagged them on Twitter, instead. Coming here to repeat all this, in case anyone else gets the same phone call or a similar one. I particularly liked the urgent note in the request to call "right away."
Weirdly enough, the caller ID reflected my own phone number--always a red flag--and an official sounding male voice, possibly computer generated, informed me that I had made a large purchase in a certain amount "today," and went on to say, "If you have made this purchase on Amazon.com and recognize it," to hang up and it would be delivered. However, "if you have not made any such transaction, you can call Amazon support right away at (202) 932-4150."
I did not call. Went online instead and checked my account. No purchases, today or recently, and none in the amount claimed. Reported to Amazon, but their phishing page failed to report. Flagged them on Twitter, instead. Coming here to repeat all this, in case anyone else gets the same phone call or a similar one. I particularly liked the urgent note in the request to call "right away."