# Scammers Are Faking Shop App Receipts to Trick Parents

A new scam targets Shop app users by injecting fake receipts into their purchase histories. The fraudulent invoices appear legitimate, displaying order numbers, item descriptions, and tracking information. Parents who spot these fake receipts may panic and click suspicious links or provide personal information while trying to resolve the fake order.

Shop, Amazon's shopping assistant app, maintains a record of all purchases made through the platform. Scammers exploit this feature by creating counterfeit receipts that land in users' order histories. The fake invoices often reference high-ticket items like electronics or include urgent language about delivery delays, hoping to prompt quick action from worried parents.

The threat works because Shop integrates with your Amazon account and payment methods. When a parent sees an unfamiliar $500 charge for a nonexistent item, their instinct is to investigate immediately. Scammers count on this urgency to bypass critical thinking.

Security researcher Brian Krebs reported that victims who clicked links in these fake receipts were directed to phishing pages designed to harvest login credentials and payment information. Some fake receipts included customer service phone numbers that connected users to scammers posing as Amazon support staff.

To protect your family, regularly review your actual Shop and Amazon purchase histories. Legitimate Amazon orders always appear in your Amazon account under "Returns and Orders," not just in the Shop app. If you spot an unfamiliar receipt, verify it directly on Amazon.com before clicking any links. Never call phone numbers listed on suspicious receipts. Instead, contact Amazon directly through their official website or the phone number on your credit card statement.

Enable two-factor authentication on your Amazon account. This extra security layer makes it harder for criminals to access your account even if they obtain your password. Consider setting up purchase alerts through your credit card company so you're not