Police have issued a warning after fraudsters masquerading as Amazon staff conned people out of thousands of pounds.
The scam, which has targeted hundreds of people, involves a recorded telephone message stating the recipient's Amazon details are being used by someone else to purchase a subscription.
The victim is urged to press 1 to cancel the subscription and then asked to download the Team Viewer app to fill in their bank details, Wales Online reports.
However, they have actually been put through to a scammer posing as an Amazon customer advisor.
In a warning which was shared by South Wales Police, Action Fraud said it had received 200 reports of people losing money due to the scam.
A further 300 people had been targeted but hung up the phone before giving their bank details.
It also confirmed victims have lost more than £400,000 since September this year.
Pauline Smith, Head of Action Fraud, said: “If you’ve received an unexpected phone call, or other communication, stop and take a minute to think about whether an organisation would get in touch with you out of the blue in this way.
"Instead, contact them directly using a known email or phone number."
A victim of fraud or cyber crime can report it to Action Fraud online or by calling 0300 123 2040.
South Wales Police advised: "Never install software as a result of a cold call. Always question uninvited approaches and refuse unusual requests for person/financial information."
Amazon has confirmed that it is aware of the scam and stated it will never call a customer for payment outside the website.
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