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Online shoppers are currently experiencing a significant craze for the Black Friday sale. Keeping this in mind, Amazon has issued an important security warning to millions of users. The company recently sent an email to its customers. In this security advisory, Amazon urges its active users to be cautious.

The company states that fraudsters are targeting online shoppers, which is why it has urged online shoppers to be cautious due to the increasing number of fraud and scams. According to Forbes, Amazon has approximately 310 million active users.

Forbes states that Amazon, the largest retail company, has now become a prime target for scammers and hackers, which is why Amazon has sent an email to alert users about these cybercrimes. In this email, the company explained that scammers can steal sensitive information such as personal or financial information and Amazon account details.

How to protect yourself from scams and fraud?
Fake messages: Scammers often send fake messages claiming delivery issues or problems with your Amazon account. Delete these messages immediately.

Misleading advertisements: Misleading advertisements offering huge discounts are often posted on social media to lure people into a trap. Avoid clicking on any unknown links after seeing such advertisements.

Use official channels: To avoid fraud and scams, only use official accounts, such as the Amazon app and Amazon's official website https://amazon.in/.

Two-factor authentication: It's crucial to turn on two-factor authentication to keep your account secure.

Note: Amazon has issued this warning to users in the United States via email. Users in India can also protect themselves from scams by following Amazon's advice.

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