Stop Your Amazon FBA Account From Being HACKED!! (My Horror Story)
Published on: December 5 2022 by Travis Marziani
Are you an Amazon FBA seller? Have you ever thought about the security of your account? Well, let me tell you my horror story and how I stopped my Amazon FBA account from being hacked.
My Horror Story:
- One day, I received an email from Amazon stating that my account was suspended due to a policy violation.
- I was shocked and confused because I knew that I didn't violate any policies.
- I tried to log in to my account but found that my password was changed and I couldn't access my account.
- I immediately contacted Amazon's customer support, but they were not very helpful.
- I then realized that my account was hacked by someone who got hold of my login credentials.
- I lost access to all of my listings, customer data, and revenue.
- I had to spend a lot of time and money to regain access to my account and restore my listings.
How to Stop Your Amazon FBA Account from Being Hacked:
- Use a strong and unique password for your Amazon FBA account.
- Enable two-factor authentication to add an extra layer of security to your account.
- Regularly monitor your account for any suspicious activities and report them to Amazon immediately.
- Never share your login credentials with anyone, including your employees or suppliers.
- Be wary of phishing emails and do not click on any suspicious links or download any attachments from unknown sources.
- Consider using a virtual private network (VPN) when accessing your Amazon FBA account from public Wi-Fi networks.
- Stay up to date with Amazon's policies and guidelines to avoid any unintentional policy violations.
Protecting your Amazon FBA account from being hacked should be a top priority for every seller. By following these simple steps, you can significantly reduce the risk of your account being compromised. Don't wait until it's too late, take action now to secure your account and safeguard your business.
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Stop Your Amazon FBA Account From Being HACKED!! (My Horror Story)
- The author's Amazon FBA account was hacked and they lost control of it for two weeks
- The article will explain how it happened and how to prevent it from happening to others
Cliff notes:
- Losing control of your account is a pain and contacting Amazon can be difficult
- Have a secondary account with limited access for backup
- If you do get ahold of someone, ask to be transferred to the VC AC team
Story:
- Received text while on vacation, ignored it at first
- When back, couldn't log into account and found out bank account information was changed
- Tried calling Amazon, but couldn't get through to seller support
- Found workaround to call Amazon Associates and transfer to seller support
- Eventually got transferred to VC AC team and regained control of account
Prevention tips:
- Create a secondary account with limited access
- Use 2-step authentication for both Amazon and email accounts
- Don't respond to phishing emails, log into unsecured Wi-Fi networks, or download viruses
- Enjoy the journey of entrepreneurship, even with setbacks
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