{"id":407989,"date":"2026-09-01T13:11:59","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T13:11:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/?p=407989"},"modified":"2026-09-01T13:11:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T13:11:59","slug":"amazon-verification-code-text-scam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/amazon-verification-code-text-scam\/","title":{"rendered":"Amazon Verification Code Text Scam: How the OTP Account Takeover Works"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A six-digit Amazon code appears on your phone even though you were not trying to sign in. Seconds later, another message or caller offers a convenient way to deny the attempt.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1305540406\" class=\"mwtadhigh-1 mwtadentity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"7453445881\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>The code may be real. The warning around it may not be, and that difference is exactly what the scammer hopes you will miss.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Realistic reconstruction of an Amazon verification code text scam with a fake denial link\" title=\"\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/amazon-code-text.png\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"mwtad372057734\" class=\"mwtadheader-1 mwtadentity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2917133959\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2>Overview<\/h2>\n<h3>An unexpected code can be bait or a warning<\/h3>\n<p>The Amazon verification code text scam targets people with an unexpected one-time password, often called an OTP. The message may contain a fake link, or a caller may immediately ask the recipient to read the code aloud.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad759711647\" class=\"mwtadp1 mwtadentity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1471373341\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>There are two important possibilities. The entire text may be counterfeit and designed to send the reader to a phishing site. Alternatively, the code may be genuinely generated because someone is trying to access the real Amazon account.<\/p>\n<p>In both cases, the safe response is the same. Do not click, do not share the code, and do not continue with a caller who contacted you unexpectedly.<\/p>\n<h3>The scam uses security itself as the disguise<\/h3>\n<p>People are taught to take login alerts seriously. Criminals exploit that advice by attaching a malicious \u201cdeny sign-in,\u201d \u201csecure account,\u201d or \u201ccancel order\u201d action to a code notification.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad982322038\" class=\"mwtadp2 mwtadentity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6935453015\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>Common warning signs include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A verification code you did not request<\/li>\n<li>A clickable link inside a supposed security-code message<\/li>\n<li>A follow-up caller claiming to represent Amazon security<\/li>\n<li>A request to read the code aloud or type it into an unfamiliar page<\/li>\n<li>A threat involving an expensive order or locked account<\/li>\n<li>Pressure to act before reviewing the real Amazon account<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A sender name or short code is not enough to authenticate the surrounding conversation. Messages can be spoofed, and scammers can trigger real codes while speaking to the victim.<\/p>\n<h3>The objective is account access or a larger impersonation scam<\/h3>\n<p>If the victim enters credentials on a fake page, the attacker can try to sign in, view personal details, use saved payment methods, spend gift-card balances, place orders, or change recovery settings.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1134250226\" class=\"mwtadp3 mwtadentity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5315249587\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>If the victim shares a real OTP, the code may complete a login, password reset, or sensitive account change already started by the attacker.<\/p>\n<p>Some calls go further. The supposed Amazon agent claims the account is connected to identity theft, transfers the victim to a fake bank or government investigator, and demands that money be moved for protection.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mwtad2554482850\" class=\"mwtadheader-2 mwtadentity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9284335404\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2>Why the Verification Code Can Be Genuine<\/h2>\n<div id=\"mwtad890045838\" class=\"mwtadp4 mwtadentity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8735619847\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><p>A criminal may know the victim\u2019s email address, telephone number, or password from an unrelated breach. By trying to sign in or start account recovery, the attacker causes Amazon to send a real code to the legitimate owner.<\/p>\n<p>The attacker cannot complete the action without that code, so a call follows. The caller says the code will cancel the attempt, verify the account owner, or prove that the fraud department reached the correct person.<\/p>\n<p>Reading the code aloud does the opposite. It gives the attacker the factor they were missing and may allow them to pass the security challenge.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mwtad3004125472\" class=\"mwtadp5 mwtadentity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9971336976\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><p>A genuine code proves only that a request reached Amazon\u2019s system. It does not prove that the person asking for the code is an Amazon employee.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Shopper reviewing Amazon login security and orders after an unexpected verification code\" title=\"\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/amazon-account-security-check.png\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"mwtad2218303940\" class=\"mwtadheader-3 mwtadentity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5345090394\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2>How the Amazon Verification Code Text Scam Works<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: The attacker obtains one piece of account information<\/h3>\n<p>The criminal may collect an email address or phone number from a breach, public profile, marketing list, previous scam, or password-reuse database. A known identifier is enough to begin testing the account.<\/p>\n<p>In a purely fabricated campaign, the sender may know nothing at all. Millions of messages can be sent in the hope that some recipients use Amazon and react.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: A code or fake alert reaches the victim<\/h3>\n<p>The victim receives a six-digit number and language suggesting a sign-in or security event. A counterfeit text may include a malicious denial link that a normal code notification would not need.<\/p>\n<p>In the live-code version, the attacker triggers the actual message by attempting a login, password reset, or account-recovery action using the victim\u2019s information.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: A second contact explains the supposed emergency<\/h3>\n<p>A caller, text, or email claims that an expensive order, new device, or unauthorized sign-in was detected. The contact may know the victim just received a code because the attacker caused it.<\/p>\n<p>That timing makes the story feel convincing. The caller presents the code as evidence of an active fraud case and offers to stop it immediately.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: The victim is sent to a fake denial page<\/h3>\n<p>A link labeled \u201cDeny,\u201d \u201cNot me,\u201d or \u201cReview activity\u201d opens a phishing page. It can copy Amazon-style colors, menus, order details, and security language while using an unrelated domain.<\/p>\n<p>The page asks for an Amazon login, card details, or the six-digit code. Each field can be captured as soon as it is entered, even if the final submit screen is never reached.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5: The attacker asks for the real OTP<\/h3>\n<p>On a call, the fake agent may ask the victim to read the code. On a phishing page, a prompt asks for it as the last identity-verification step.<\/p>\n<p>The attacker enters that code into the real Amazon session. If accepted, the criminal may gain account access before the victim finishes the call.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 6: Account settings and stored value are targeted<\/h3>\n<p>The intruder may change the password, email, telephone number, address, or two-step verification settings. Orders can be placed using saved cards or gift-card balances.<\/p>\n<p>Digital purchases and gift cards are attractive because they can be delivered quickly. An attacker may also search order history and addresses for information useful in later impersonation.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 7: The story expands beyond Amazon<\/h3>\n<p>If the victim remains on the phone, the caller may claim that bank accounts, Social Security details, or other retailers are compromised. A transfer to a fake bank investigator makes the operation seem coordinated.<\/p>\n<p>The final demand may involve remote access, a wire, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or moving funds to a \u201csafe\u201d account. None of those steps is required to secure an Amazon login.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mwtad3715668161\" class=\"mwtadheader-4 mwtadentity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5354318971\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2>How to Check the Account Without Using the Text<\/h2>\n<p>Close the message and open the Amazon app from its normal icon. You can also type amazon.com directly into a new browser window.<\/p>\n<p>Review Your Orders, archived orders, digital orders, subscriptions, gift-card activity, payment methods, addresses, Login &amp; Security, and messages inside the account.<\/p>\n<p>If the password no longer works, use the recovery flow reached from the official site. Do not use a recovery link sent by the person who called or texted.<\/p>\n<p>Amazon impersonation scams should be reported through Amazon\u2019s own reporting options. If a caller claims an order exists but the account shows none, do not let the caller explain away that contradiction.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mwtad2688181371\" class=\"mwtadheader-6-2 mwtadentity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 50px;margin-bottom: 50px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2830607691\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2>Company, Address, and Fulfillment Checks<\/h2>\n<h3>The sender label does not identify Amazon<\/h3>\n<p>A text thread can display a familiar name, and a scammer can place Amazon in the message body. Authentication must come from account activity reached independently.<\/p>\n<h3>The link domain matters more than the page design<\/h3>\n<p>Copied colors, product images, and lock icons are easy to reproduce. A denial link on an unrelated domain is not an Amazon security page, regardless of how polished it appears.<\/p>\n<h3>A caller is not verified by knowing about the code<\/h3>\n<p>The attacker may know because they triggered the code. That timing is part of the manipulation, not proof that the caller can see an internal Amazon alert.<\/p>\n<h3>A real order should be traceable in the account<\/h3>\n<p>A legitimate purchase has an order number, item, payment record, shipping address, and account entry. A voice claim or text alone cannot replace those records.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mwtad2542594940\" class=\"mwtadheader-6 mwtadentity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3648031192\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2>What an Unexpected Code Actually Tells You<\/h2>\n<p>An unsolicited code can mean someone mistyped a phone number, tested an old password, started recovery, or sent a completely fake message. It does not automatically mean the account was entered successfully.<\/p>\n<p>Do not panic, but do treat it as a reason to review account security. A unique password, current recovery details, two-step verification, and removal of unknown devices reduce the risk.<\/p>\n<p>Check the connected email account too. If email access is compromised, an attacker may intercept password resets, delete alerts, create forwarding rules, and defeat later recovery attempts.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mwtad2304469639\" class=\"mwtadheader-7 mwtadentity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2944237110\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2>Never Move Money to \u201cProtect\u201d It<\/h2>\n<p>The Federal Trade Commission warns that Amazon impersonation stories can escalate from a suspicious purchase into claims of identity theft or criminal activity. The supposed helper then tells the victim to move savings.<\/p>\n<p>No legitimate retailer, bank, or government agent will instruct you to transfer money to a stranger-controlled account for safekeeping. Gift cards, cryptocurrency, cash deposits, and secret wire transfers are not fraud-protection tools.<\/p>\n<p>End the call and contact the real institution through a number you obtained independently. Talk to a trusted person before making any urgent financial move.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Handle Repeated Verification Codes<\/h2>\n<p>One unexpected code may come from a mistake. Several codes in a short period suggest that someone is repeatedly attempting a login, password reset, or recovery process with your information.<\/p>\n<p>Do not reply to the messages and do not approve any push notification. Open Amazon independently, change the password to a unique one, and review the telephone number and email address attached to the account.<\/p>\n<p>If codes continue after the password change, secure the connected email account and contact Amazon through official support. Record the times and sender information so you can describe the pattern accurately.<\/p>\n<p>Password reuse deserves special attention. If the old Amazon password was used on another site, change it there too. A criminal may be testing the same email and password across shopping, email, payment, and social accounts.<\/p>\n<p>Use a password manager to generate a different password for every important service. This prevents one unrelated breach from becoming the key to several accounts.<\/p>\n<h2>Do Not Confuse a Login Alert With a Purchase Confirmation<\/h2>\n<p>A verification code, order notice, and fraud alert describe different events. Scammers deliberately mix them together so the recipient assumes a code proves that an expensive order is already moving.<\/p>\n<p>The code may only show that somebody reached a security checkpoint. A real order should appear in Your Orders and have a separate payment and delivery record.<\/p>\n<p>Check each claim in the correct place. Review login settings for access attempts, order history for purchases, gift-card activity for stored value, and the card account for charges.<\/p>\n<p>Keeping those records separate makes the caller\u2019s story easier to challenge. If the operator cannot point to activity that exists in the independently opened account, end the conversation.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Do if You Have Fallen Victim to This Scam<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Stop communicating.<\/strong> Do not send another code, click a second link, or let the caller transfer you. Save the messages and call log before blocking the sender.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secure Amazon from an official route.<\/strong> Change the password, review Login &amp; Security, remove unknown details and devices, inspect orders, and enable two-step verification.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protect the email account.<\/strong> Use a unique password, sign out unfamiliar sessions, remove forwarding rules, verify recovery information, and enable two-factor authentication.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contact payment providers.<\/strong> Report unfamiliar orders or charges to Amazon and the card issuer. Ask about canceling orders, replacing cards, disputing charges, and blocking further attempts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Act on any money transfer immediately.<\/strong> Call the bank or payment service and request a hold, recall, or dispute. Recovery is not certain, but delay makes it harder.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remove remote-access software.<\/strong> Disconnect the device if a caller controlled it. Uninstall the tool and change sensitive passwords from another trusted device.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Run Malwarebytes.<\/strong> Perform a full scan if you downloaded a file, installed an app, or opened a suspicious site. Check for credential stealers, malicious extensions, and remote-control tools.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add protection against malicious links.<\/strong> AdGuard can block many known phishing sites, deceptive ads, and redirects. Continue opening important accounts independently.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Report the incident.<\/strong> Use Amazon\u2019s official scam-reporting options and submit financial impersonation fraud at <a href=\"https:\/\/reportfraud.ftc.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ReportFraud.ftc.gov<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Expect follow-up attempts.<\/strong> Attackers may pose as recovery agents, banks, or investigators. Do not pay an advance fee or share more security codes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Why did Amazon send a code I did not request?<\/h3>\n<p>Someone may have attempted a login or recovery action, another person may have mistyped information, or the text may be fake. Review the account independently.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I safely click \u201cDeny sign-in\u201d in the text?<\/h3>\n<p>Do not trust an unexpected link. Open the Amazon app or type amazon.com yourself, then review security activity from inside the account.<\/p>\n<h3>Is it safe to read the code to an Amazon agent?<\/h3>\n<p>No unexpected caller should receive your one-time code. It may authorize the attacker\u2019s login, password reset, or account change.<\/p>\n<h3>Does receiving a code mean the attacker knows my password?<\/h3>\n<p>Not always. The code could result from recovery or a mistaken entry. Still, change any reused or weak password and review the connected email account.<\/p>\n<h3>What if I clicked but entered nothing?<\/h3>\n<p>Close the page, clear the tab, review account activity, and scan the device if anything downloaded. Remain alert for targeted follow-up messages.<\/p>\n<h3>Can Amazon reverse an order placed by an attacker?<\/h3>\n<p>Contact Amazon immediately through the official account and notify the card issuer. Cancellation and recovery depend on timing, fulfillment, and the payment method.<\/p>\n<h2>The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n<p>The Amazon verification code text scam makes a security code feel like an invitation to click or speak with a helper. The code may be fake, or it may be real because the attacker deliberately triggered it.<\/p>\n<p>Never share the OTP or use the supplied link. Open Amazon independently, review account security and orders, and act quickly if credentials, payment details, or device access were exposed.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mwtad2878551003\" class=\"mwtadfinal mwtadentity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3077074880\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A six-digit Amazon code appears on your phone even though you were not trying to sign in. Seconds later, another message or caller offers a convenient way to deny the attempt. 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