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Spanish Man Warns Public After €1,644 Amazon-Linked Scam
A Spanish individual, known online as mowlihawk, has publicly shared his recent experience of being defrauded of €1,644 in an incident he attributes to a sophisticated scam involving Amazon. The victim, who uses a specific bank card solely for Amazon purchases, discovered an unauthorized charge labeled "Wetransfer" on his bank statement. Upon investigating with his bank, CaixaBank, mowlihawk was informed that this type of fraudulent activity is becoming increasingly common. Bank officials reportedly explained that while direct purchases through Amazon are generally secure, vulnerabilities can arise when transactions are processed by third-party sellers or stores operating through Amazon, especially if these entities are based in other countries. In this particular case, the unauthorized payment was reportedly made from Amsterdam, and the bank indicated it was linked to a store in Lithuania. Mowlihawk expressed significant frustration regarding the incident and the subsequent process. "It's an incredible hassle to now have to go to the bank, lose hours there, then go to the police station to file a report," he stated in his video. He added that after filing the report, he must return to CaixaBank to attach the complaint, initiating a period of up to 90 days for the bank to investigate and potentially justify the refund. He emphasized the financial impact, noting that while he can manage without the funds, many others would be severely affected. "There are many people for whom a payment of €1,600 could ruin their day, month, and year," he remarked. Mowlihawk urged viewers to exercise extreme caution when making purchases on Amazon, particularly when the transaction is processed by an entity outside of Amazon itself, warning that security measures may not be as robust. He concluded his public warning by stating, "I'm making this video public to tell you to be very careful where you put your card."
