Just like you check your bank account from time to time, you should do the same with your Amazon account. Doing so will allow you to keep tabs on your order history and account activity and quickly identify unauthorized transactions, fraudulent activity, or whether your account has been compromised. Being proactive about the security of your account makes it easier to respond and limit damage if something goes wrong, which can help you keep your money safe.
Amazon also has a Secure Your Account feature you can use to actively track sign-in attempts. If you detect suspicious sign-in activity, you can block access, which will immediately sign you out from all active sessions associated with your account. Follow these steps to activate Amazon’s Secure Your Account feature:
- Log into your Amazon account
- Go to Account & Lists, then select Accounts from the drop-down menu.
- In Your Account, click or tap Login & security
- Scroll down to Compromised account and click or tap Start.
- Follow the steps to protect your account.
You can do several things from the Secure Your Account screen, including updating your email settings, setting up a mobile PIN or passcode, and signing out of all apps, devices, and browsers. Amazon also sends security alerts when it notices new activity, or you make changes to your account. Be sure to pay attention to these notifications, and if you don’t recognize the activity, click or tap the Not Me option and change your password.
