Have you received an email from Amazon offering Amazon Prime for €2 if you fill out a questionnaire? It's a scam!

Yes, Amazon is also one of the companies whose identity may be impersonated to try to deceive unsuspecting users. In recent days, a large number of fake emails have been detected, pretending to be from Amazon Prime. Using the lure of getting Amazon Prime Video for a ridiculously low price, the potential victim is directed to a fake portal, resembling Amazon, where they are asked to fill out the usual form (name, address, phone number, email, etc.), and after completing it, they are asked for their bank card details to supposedly charge the €2 monthly subscription. All of this information ultimately ends up in the hands of cybercriminals.

The scam is not difficult to detect due to certain characteristics of the email, but in many cases, the user is blinded by such a tempting offer, overlooking some details that would make them suspicious of the email:

- The subject line is poorly written: “Hello [recipient address], GET A ONE-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION FOR ONLY €2”.

- The sender’s address has nothing to do with Amazon’s service: “Amazon Prime ”

The problem also arises sometimes when these messages are opened on a mobile phone, as you may only see the sender’s name (Amazon Prime) and not the full email address (), which would give a good clue to suspect fraud.

Of course, if you receive this email, you should delete it immediately and inform the rest of your team to prevent anyone from falling for the trap.

As always, SOFT LINE advises not to be swayed by tempting offers or bargains, to act calmly and be aware of what we are opening, and above all, the data we are providing. Be very meticulous when reading the received message, paying attention to all details, as some of them, and sometimes many, may reveal the trap. And above all, if you have any doubts, it is best to seek information from other sources, preferably from the official website of the entity that supposedly sent the message.