Dossier
Pre-Authorization
Coverage of Pre-Authorization in the Nexus archive.
- Amazon and Apple impersonated in “$149.99 unauthorized charge” scam
The article warns about a scam utilizing full-screen popups that impersonate Apple and Amazon, claiming unauthorized $149.99 purchases via "Pre-Authorization." These scams rely on manufactured urgency and identical formats to encourage users to call a single shared phone number. Legitimate companies, however, notify customers of account activity through emails or in-app alerts, not unexpected popups demanding immediate calls.