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These are the detailed text messages I’ve received First one came From +243 847 715 936 Hi, this is Grace from Amazon Recruiting. We came across your profile and think you could be a great fit for a part-time remote role. The position involves supporting Amazon merchants with product updates to improve visibility. • Flexible hours: 60–90 minutes/day, 4 days a week • Pay: $250–$500 per day (base $1,000 per 4 working days) • Benefits: Free training + 15–20 days paid vacation annually Currently, we have 20 openings. If you’re interested and 25 or older, please text 2139026323 for details. I texted them at the number they said above. Then I received and sent the following: Hi, my name is Beth from “Amazon”. I’m going to introduce the work we need to do here. Does that sound good? I texted back yes! Then he or she texted back the following: We need real users to follow their stores on Amazon to help increase their visibility. The process is quick and easy. You can complete tasks anytime using your phone or computer and get paid instantly for your work. You can earn between $250 and $500 per day, depending on the number of tasks you complete. Would you like to try a sample task and receive $15 instantly to get started? And I replied yes Then they sent me a link to a product that costs $35 and said…. Please open the Amazon app or visit amazon.com in your browser. Search for “ DREO ” then click Follow, or simply click the link below to automatically go to the brand’s storefront homepage: https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/9630C36D-B510-41EE-BEBF-CF8AEAFA6006?store_ref=storeRecs_sa__x&=&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_stores-v2-t2_k0_11_4_1_1&crid=X234GWP83GML&=&sprefix=dreo&=&redirect_store_id=9630C36D-B510-41EE-BEBF-CF8AEAFA6006 After I looked up the item I told them No thanks I believe this to be a scam! I’m not spending $35 to be paid $15 Then they texted back the following: After you follow the brand, please send me a screenshot or let me know once you’ve completed the task.You will receive a $15 reward upon task completion. This is not scam Don't worry, we are a completely legitimate advertising company that you can trust. I haven’t texted them back or heard anything back since the last text

Targeted Person's Location

GA, USA- 30263

Scammer Information
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Los Angeles, CA

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Unknown Email

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(213) 902-6323

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Unknown URL

Scam Type

Employment

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Business name

Amazon

Date Reported

December 1, 2025

Scam ID

1118290


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