SHOPPERS are being hit by a slick new Amazon scam that starts with a chilling call and ends with their bank account wiped clean.

The brutal scam has already drained thousands from victims by dumping high-ticket items in their carts - with one woman nearly losing her entire month’s paycheck in a matter of minutes.

Crooks posing as Amazon reps claim pricey gear like iPhones and gift cards have suddenly landed in users’ carts, according to consumer watchdog Which?

The scammers often start calling potential victims and using the person’s full name over fake background noise that sounds like a busy call center, reported Metro UK .

Victims are told to log in to their Amazon account to confirm personal information or to verify items in their cart - and to their shock, many customer

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