How to Prevent Amazon Account Theft?
1.Choose a secure payment service provider and pay attention to the confidentiality of payment methods.
When selecting a payment institution, security should be the primary consideration, followed by fees. In terms of security, sellers should thoroughly understand the background and financial qualifications of the payment company, whether it holds payment licenses in countries where business is conducted, and if it collaborates with reputable international banks, as bank partnerships serve as endorsements for payment companies. Some smaller payment companies may lack these qualifications, leading to lower security levels, which cannot guarantee funds. It is not advisable for sellers to choose such companies.
When binding or modifying payment account information, sellers are advised to directly copy the information from the payment account's backend, such as BIC, IBAN, and recipient's name, and then paste them into the Amazon backend to bind the payment method.
Some sellers' account funds were stolen in the past because unscrupulous individuals used "black technology" methods to directly modify payment account information without the sellers receiving relevant notifications. Amazon has now upgraded the process for replacing payment accounts, making direct modification impossible. Sellers must verify the originally bound payment account. After verification, they can continue to change the payment method, adding an extra layer of protection for sellers. Therefore, sellers must protect the registration email and password of the payment account to prevent leakage of account information.
2.Use a company-specific email and phone number.
▪️Registration email: It is recommended that sellers apply for one or more new emails specifically for Amazon registration and operations to avoid association and theft. This also avoids inconvenience during employee turnover. It is best not to use Netease emails (such as 126 mailbox, 163 mailbox). Recommended options include QQ mailbox, Hotmail, Outlook, and Gmail.
▪️Phone number: Similar to the registration email, it is recommended to use a company-specific phone number. It is not advisable to use the manager's personal phone as the registration verification number and contact information. Similarly, it is not advisable to use employees' personal phone numbers to avoid inconvenience during employee turnover.
3.Ensure security and confidentiality in other details.
During daily operations, the following precautions are recommended:
▪️Pay attention to the network; it's best to operate Amazon stores on dedicated lines.
▪️Do not click on links in suspicious emails.
▪️Do not share unmasked information such as ASIN codes, listing titles, store names, registration emails, and payment account information in groups to prevent malicious use.
▪️Do not casually disclose Amazon account email and password; protect the security of your account and avoid giving others the opportunity to take advantage.
In summary, sellers must have a strong awareness of account security to ensure safe and worry-free account operations.