Amazon account hacked - you should do that now

If you've found that your Amazon account has been hacked, quick action is required. In our practical tip, we show you how to proceed to avoid major damage.

Here's what to do if your Amazon account is hacked:

In the worst case, if your account was hacked, this could mean financial damage for you. So, if your Amazon account has been hacked, follow these steps:

1. Change password: If you still have access to your account, change the password. Choose a combination of letters, numbers and special characters that is as difficult to guess as possible. If you can no longer access your account, use the "Forgot password" function and have a new password sent to you by email.
2. Run a virus scan on all devices you use Amazon with. This is the only way to rule out infection.
3. Contact Amazon Support and tell them about the hack.
4. Check your orders: have orders been placed that you did not place? If so: Cancel the corresponding orders and check to which address they should be sent. If necessary, contact the respective dealer.
5. Contact the police. This is especially true if the attacker has already placed orders.
6. In the future, only use secure passwords that cannot be guessed. Never share your password with anyone.

Are several of your accounts affected by the attack? In another tip, we show you how to proceed if your WhatsApp account has been hacked.