Buyers are warned to be aware of advanced scams on the first day of Amazon.
Direct consulting with Scotland said the fraudsters use artificial intelligence (AI) to create more convincing scams for people to fabricate money.
“Artificial intelligence is used to create realistic phishing emails and automatic calls that can be harder for Scottish,” said the Consumer Consulting Charity.
Prior to the first day of Amazon, which runs from July 8 to July 11, it has warned that fraudsters could target traders who are looking for transactions among the constant costs of the life crisis.
The report said that employees of those cases, including fake messages about the first membership, have made fake repayment offers and the alleged calls have been hacked with Amazon accounts.
The warning after direct consultation by Scotland showed that the Scottish had lost at least £ 860,000 to cybercriminals last year.
Fraudsters often claim that buyers have ordered expensive goods such as the iPhone and demand personal or bank details to cancel payment.
The fraudsters also try to deceive people in the software that allows them to access the devices remotely by disclosing bank information.
“Amazon will never call for remote access or installation of programs,” said Scottland’s direct advice.
If you receive suspicious calls, texts or emails and ask them for personal or payment information, the charity says people should not answer.
“With the families across Scotland, they are still facing huge financial pressure because of their living costs and energy crises,” said Hazel Nools, a leader of the project for direct consultation with Scottish.
“But criminals are also looking for an opportunity and now they have artificial intelligence to help them make them more believable than ever,” he said.
“It is easy to get caught, especially if the call or email is official. But the best advice is to take a moment, trust your instincts and check before buying or clicking,” he said.
“Amazon will never ask your device remote access or payment details by phone or email. If something is suspicious, probably, and our expert team here is here to help you.
“Anyone who is arrested by fraudulent or fraudulent fraud should report it using our free Scamwatch tool at www.scamwatch.scot.”
Those looking for free consumer advice can do this by visiting Consumeradvice.scot or by phone 0808 164 6000.
