The Amazon triangle scam: What it is, how it works, and what to do

You spot an insane deal on Amazon. You click to buy as fast as you can so nobody can swipe it from you. You receive the product and it doesn’t seem like a counterfeit. You won! All good, right?

But a few weeks later, you’re surprised by a debt collection letter or even a fraud report for an order you never placed. Sorry to say, you’ve been hit by triangulation fraud.

Keep reading to learn how a triangular scam works, what to look for, and what to do if you find yourself a victim of it.