Scam of the Week: No, Amazon hasn’t created its Own Cryptocurrency – by Ark Valley Voice Staff – The Ark Valley Voice

A new Spam Scam is circulating that appears aimed at millennials and those who do much of their shopping on Amazon. High Country Bank (HCB) is warning its customers that the rumors circulating that Amazon either has or is in the process of creating its own cryptocurrency are not true.

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There hasnt been any confirmation from official sources that these rumors are true, warns an e-message from HCB. However, the truth hasnt stopped cyber criminals from taking advantage of these rumors.

According to HCB sources, including The KnowBe4 Security Team, and KnowBe4.com, cybercriminals are running social media ads that spoof well-known news sites such as CNBC and Yahoo! Finance. The ads claim that Amazon has opened presales for their Amazon Token and link to a fake Amazon website.

The convincing website even includes a roadmap outlining the release of the token, details about Amazon Prime integration, and a countdown to when the presale will end. If you try to buy an Amazon Token, youll be sending your money straight to the cybercriminals and receive nothing in return. None of it is true.

HCB is offering these tips to stay safe from similar scams:

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