Dossier
2-step verification
Coverage of 2-step verification in the Nexus archive.
- [AU] - Amazon scam - not sure how it originated
A user received a scam call from a New Zealand number posing as Amazon, prompting them to share a verification code. After taking security measures like changing their password and enabling two-step verification, they noticed discrepancies in SMS/WhatsApp messages and questioned the scam's methodology.
- Amazon Order through my account, using my credit card, to my address
A user's Amazon account was used to place an unauthorized $400 LED face mask order with their credit card and delivery address. The user canceled the order, reset their password, and enhanced security measures, including 2-step verification. They also deregistered a missing Kindle device but found no unusual credit card charges or account recovery attempts.