BUSINESS

Amazon defrauded due to refund scam

By Dwaipayan Roy

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Amazon sues thieves

Amazon has filed a lawsuit against international thieves, including REKK and nearly 30 individuals, for stealing millions through refund scams. 

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Hacking & bribing allegations

The group allegedly hacked Amazon's systems and bribed employees to approve fraudulent reimbursements. 

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Rekk's social media promotion

REKK promoted its services on social media platforms and charged customers a commission based on the value of the items. 

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$1.2 billion anti-fraud efforts

In 2022, Amazon spent $1.2 billion and employed 15,000 workers to combat fraud, theft, and abuse on its website. 

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Amazon's scam vulnerability

With shoppers expected to spend $678 billion on Amazon sites in 2023, the company remains a significant target for scams involving insiders. 

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