Amazon Job Scam Texts Promise High Pay for Minimal Remote Work

Scam messages offering fraudulent Amazon remote job opportunities have been reported, with recipients targeted by texts promising high daily earnings for minimal work.

According to reports from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Scam Tracker, these messages claim that individuals can earn between $100 and $600 per day by working 60 to 90 minutes per day, four days a week. The offers also mention a base pay of $5,300 for every 30 days worked, as well as 15 to 20 days of paid time off and a limited number of available positions.

One scam message, reported in July 2026, followed the same structure and prompted recipients to reply with “More Info” to learn more about the supposed job. These messages frequently highlight the number of open slots, such as 18 positions, to create a sense of urgency.

Malwarebytes stated that similar scam scripts have circulated repeatedly, with variations offering $250 to $500 per day for low-effort remote work. These scams are often distributed from Hotmail email addresses and instruct recipients to contact a standalone phone number instead of applying through Amazon’s official website.

What the numbers show

• Scam texts offer $100-$600 per day for 60-90 minutes of work.
• Claims include a $5,300 base for every 30 days worked.
• Messages mention 15-20 days of paid leave and 18 job openings.

Amazon has published official guidance advising anyone who receives a suspicious job offer message by email, text, or phone to verify its authenticity directly through Amazon’s website or app. The company also recommends reporting such messages using Amazon’s self-service tool or by emailing reportascam@amazon.com.

Amazon’s spokesperson stated that scammers impersonating the company put consumers at risk. The spokesperson also said that Amazon encourages individuals to report suspected scams to help protect their accounts and assist in referring bad actors to law enforcement.

Reports indicate that these fraudulent job offers continue to appear on social media and have been submitted to the BBB Scam Tracker on multiple occasions. The messages often use similar language and compensation structures to attract attention.

Consumers are advised to be cautious when receiving unsolicited job offers and to use official Amazon channels for verification and reporting. Amazon’s published resources provide steps for identifying and responding to suspicious communications.

* This article is based on publicly available information at the time of writing.