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Screenshot_20200216-173154_Messages.jpg 1080×2220 174 KB system closed 2020-08-14 22:40:26 UTC #9 This topic was automatically closed 180 days after the last reply. i know this has been mentioned lots of times but it appears its started again with the message account review. Erase! Both Amazon and … Check Point found that 65% of fake shipping messages in the U.S. impersonate Amazon. — The Cyber (@r0wdy_) January 17, 2020 iPhone and Android users both have access to built-in spam-blocking tools that should help cut down on the number of fake messages. Reads: +1-949-395-1037 Amazon 2020 resolutions: 1) not to be greedy 2) care more about the customer so you’ll get $130 freebies to do a survey (your name) link given. Note: Amazon can't respond personally when you report a suspicious correspondence to stop-spoofing@amazon.com, but you may receive an automatic confirmation.If you have security concerns about your account, please contact us. 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