Amazon issues urgent ‘don’t click’ warning as it puts all UK users on red alert

There’s been a rise in online scams 

These could be from criminal scammers, and falling for one could lead to hackers getting access to personal data including financial details. 

Also by email, the retail giants sent out a warning message to customers. 

It reads: "We've recently noticed an increase in customers reporting fake emails about Amazon Prime membership subscriptions.” 

"We want to help you stay protected by sharing important information about these scams."

One of the worst scams relates to Amazon Prime memberships. 

Users tend to receive a message saying their membership price has been increased. It then offers them the chance to cancel, by pressing a button within the email. 

Amazon said: “Do not click on any links in these messages."

The best advice is to be very careful after receiving any email from Amazon. 

Rather than following links directly from emails, you can check your membership status at any time on the Amazon mobile app or by typing www.amazon.co.uk into your browser. 

Amazon added that anyone who fears they may have already clicked on a suspicious links, should monitor their credit card statements for unfamiliar charges before contacting their bank immediately about any unauthorised transactions.