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This is a genuine scam, this site amazon.com amzn.com/billwaus charge my credit card with two (2) amounts, one of $1.00 us and the other of $199.00 us! We always make our transactions in canadian dollars, right there, that was the first sign that something was wrong! We had no message either from amazon. Ca telling us they were shipping something to us! We do not understand how those crooks operate but they seem to be able to access our credit card informations trough amazon. Ca, we do not buy trough amazon.com (usa), we only buy trough amazon. Ca (canada)!

How long will the authorities let those thieves continue to rip honest people like that? It seems to be a knowned issue for quite a while now!

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Loki2019
Mt. Washington, US
Jun 21, 2023 7:46 pm EDT

This just happened to my teen son who was directed from the real Amazon to this site. $300 in merchandise and now they have his card info. I’m disputing at the bank tomorrow. But why is this not being looked into! I’m livid!

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Bill Waus
, US
Mar 05, 2022 8:04 pm EST

Stop complaining!

I'm a billionaire now

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Cheeky monkey HAHA
, US
Jul 04, 2023 11:31 pm EDT
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Screw you man i work hard for my money and im only a kid!

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Brett Mastema
, US
Sep 15, 2021 9:15 am EDT

What does AMZN com Billwaus mean?

It stands for Amazon.com/Bill WA, US ….it’s likely a hold placed on your card for any number of reasons listed on their the site

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Carolina150
, US
Mar 27, 2021 4:56 pm EDT

I receieved an item from Amazon that I didn't order. I mistakenly thought it might be a freebie from the seller in the hope I would write a good review. WRONG! I checked my credit card statement and there was a charge for the item. I did not order it nor was it listed in my orders. I called Amazon customer service, apparently there was another Amazon customer using my stored credit card info on their Amazon account. Amazon would not give me the name of the other customer stating privacy laws. Where was my privacy when they hacked my Amazon account? So apparently the thief forgot to have it shipped to them and it went to the default shipping address (mine) idiots. Amazon suggested I call my credit card company. There was another charge pending for a different item (I receieved that one too) Idiots. After reviewing my credit card statement from the previous month there was a charge for a third item that I did not order (or receieve). All Amazon customer service reps would say is they are forwarding the information to the "security team" who will contact me in 24hrs. (it's been a week). All of my charges were refunded by my credit card company. I don't know if the seller lost out on that money or not. These were all marketplace purchases.
I also found out by searching the internet that in October 2020 an Amazon employee was fired for selling customer's email addresses. I don't know if there was a link since I was never contacted by Amazon that my email was part of the "Amazon Insider Data Breach".

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Challenger$
Corinth, Mississippi, US
Dec 28, 2021 5:38 pm EST
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I just got a charge for the same thing i called my bank and they are handling it and refunding my money!

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easturbunny
Fredericksburg, US
Feb 18, 2021 9:49 am EST

Good morning from the east coast :) I also thought I was being improperly charged. I went to Transactions as another poster suggested. What I ordered was listed there. And then it just came up under Orders. So, crossing my fingers. It looks legit? I'll post again if I have any fraudulent charges.

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CoHe
, US
Jan 15, 2021 11:48 am EST

I thought the same thing. I called my bank and was told that when ordering from independent sellers, the charge will appear abbreviated as Amzn mktp. If you go to your Amazon page, in the hamburger menu select My Account, then Payments, Your Payments, then select Transactions. Youll see the amount charged with a link to the actual order. I had forgotten that I'd made this purchase and this saved me from the embarrassment if I'd called to dispute.

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David Mueller-Cajar
, US
Sep 02, 2020 1:53 am EDT

I don't think you guys realise this is not Amazon charging you but amzn, a fraudulent phishing company which is not affiliated with Amazon in any way.
Notice the SPELLING.
Go to the police and your bank, Amazon can't help you on this.

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CoHe
, US
Jan 15, 2021 11:45 am EST

I thought the same thing. I called my bank and was told that when ordering from independent sellers, the charge will appear abbreviated as Amzn mktp. If you go to your Amazon page, in the hamburger menu select My Account, then Payments, Your Payments, then select Transactions. Youll see the amount charged with a link to the actual order. I had forgotten that I'd made this purchase and this saved me from the embarrassment if I'd called to dispute.

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EmTeeHellrr
, US
Dec 24, 2021 1:40 am EST

David is absolutely correct! I just had the change on a debit card that never leaves my wallet. I’ve never used it on Amazon, or anywhere, period!

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sterling hawk
, US
Jan 25, 2023 12:53 pm EST

Not necessarily true. You can use AMZ to pay for items not associated with AMZ. Think of it as Apple Watch payment or PayPal or Samsung (when paying on your phone or watch). Either way investigate, look for your orders and then dispute

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Nola Pettett
, US
Aug 13, 2020 6:59 pm EDT

There have been 2 charges from my bank account of $6.99 this morning 14th June, Prime Membership, and $18.27 2.02am this morning. I have not authorized either of these two amounts.
Please stop this withdrawal. I have not authorized any amount from Amazon. I especially was not awake when they were authorised.
[protected]. 08 13
Nola L Pettett.
Comm bank. Please refund me, as I am very angry and cannot afford this. If there is a membership listed, please cancel it immediately.
thank you appreciate it if you could follow this up asap.
Nola L Pettett.

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Unique Monique
, US
Aug 02, 2020 6:42 pm EDT

I have been charged $13.77 a month for the last 10 months for being a prime member in which I never signed up for

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Jinlong Li
, US
Nov 16, 2022 7:27 am EST

same here. I've been charged for over a year

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bigcat1944
, US
Jul 22, 2020 3:52 pm EDT

got charged 128.97 for i have no clue amazon is no help in letting me know what this was for

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Glenda White
, US
Jun 30, 2020 9:05 am EDT
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I have a charge that appeared on my credit card for $19.87 and for what? I canc.elled my Amazon music last month and still want to know why I am being charged. I want this charge removed asap. Please contact me at [protected]. Thank you,

Glenda

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katieann
, US
May 27, 2020 10:39 pm EDT

amazon.com/billwaus has taken $14.08 from my checking account I do not know why I do not even have a Amazon account How can this happen and what can I do about it to stop it from happening again?

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W Kim
, US
May 24, 2020 3:26 am EDT

WON KIM May 23 2020

My Visa Card (ending 6265) was charged $14.96 every month which l don't what is for, l didn't authorize it. lt says Amazon Prime *V56VK9133 Amazon.com . Please cancel whatever it is right away and refund all charged so far. I never asked for it.

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Aurora Alonso, Miami, Fl
, US
May 19, 2020 12:29 pm EDT

My Credit Card (ending 9184) has been charged $13.09 four times by Amazon. For the months of January, February, March, April, 2020. It says its for the Amazon Prime. I do not use Amazon like that for me to sign up for Prime (and have never signed for it!) These charges need to be stopped and refunded!

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Karen A.Vaughn
, US
May 11, 2020 2:03 pm EDT

I keep getting charged $13.90 for prime tv that I did not order. I was able to reach them once and got the charge removed now I got 2 more bills for video I did not order.

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Patrick Myazoe
, US
Mar 30, 2020 1:36 am EDT

I never buy anything from Amazon.com/bill wa. Every months Amazon is taking $12.99 from my debit card. Why is that. Please refund me.

Patrick Myazoe

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Pamela Watson77
, US
Jun 27, 2020 11:39 pm EDT

I have never had and Amazon Account, yet every month I am charged $12.99 from my debit card, same as Patrick Myazoe. I spoke with someone on the phone, who was no help at all. Stating she could not help me because I do not have an account with them. Please help./. !

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Cheryl Borows
, US
Mar 20, 2020 6:22 pm EDT
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I’ve been charged for something I didn’t receive. There is a problem with it saying it’s on the way, I might receive it and I might not but Amazon charge me anyway. I’m assuming its coming?

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Jana kopenski
, US
Feb 02, 2020 11:22 am EST

Amzn.com got my card yesterday for $288.29 called Amazon and they had no payment on my account for that amount. I took my card off Amazon and I hope not to see money leave my account when I didn't order anything. I hope my bank can get my money back.

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berthasumpter@yahoo.com
, US
Nov 26, 2019 4:28 pm EST

This is not a complaint. It's an apology for the complaint. I found the order for the 7.50. I had to let you know. Thank you.

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Nabugetnezar Rebellion
, US
Feb 22, 2019 12:31 am EST

Unfortunately I did not reach my product purchased from Amazon.
I have accidentally ordered 2 pieces of this product.I'm using one and I'm very pleased but I don't need the second one.unfortunately, my credit card withdrawal from this product.I demand the return of this money.you can return to me
your email address I utkukacan0@gmail.co good work

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Thomas Baker
, US
Nov 15, 2018 8:38 am EST

Had a payment taken out of my bank of $13.87. We have not ordered anything. What did we get charged for? and who did it.

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Shyanne Slettebo
, US
Aug 16, 2018 5:41 am EDT

2 withdrawls from amzn.com/billwaus appeared on my account. one from yesterday and one from today

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Cpepoy
, US
Jun 20, 2017 5:59 pm EDT

My account has been hit twice by Amazon. It says it's for prime membership but we do not use amazon like that for us to sign up for prime. How do we contest the charges?

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JANICE EDMONDSON
Seattle, US
Oct 30, 2012 7:26 am EDT

I thought I purchaced a chair and ottman. october 2, 2012 at 12 pm. the amount was $155.34 from amazon.com.

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melindabo
Sanger, US
Nov 10, 2010 5:41 am EST

Charges adding up to $86.79 was taken out of my account by amzn.com/billwaus and ifcj chicago without my knowledge. since they hit my account at the same time, I believe these are the same people. this could easily cause me to bounce checks considering my renter did not pay me rent this month!

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DARSIKALILI
Hilo, US
Mar 01, 2013 4:35 pm EST

I was charged for something I did not order

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want refund now!!!
kinston, US
Mar 02, 2012 4:42 am EST

this is bull ****! i just got charged 21 additional dollars for something i never got! i demand a refund! zabimaru9589@yahoo.com

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melindabo
Sanger, US
Nov 10, 2010 5:53 am EST

I must apologize for my complaint. Apparently the charges to the account were done by my teenage son and were not fraudulent charges after all.