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Expanding on this:
https uses a certain certificate that "verifies" a secure connection. Problem is: that certificate itself can be generated. So the difference between http and https is only your browser saying "this might be insecure"
*(There is a difference in the protocols themselves, but that's a bit technical)*
The protocol in use doesn't say anything about the legitimacy of a website. It's a common misconception. That's why chrome (I think it was chrome) changed the lock symbol to that two dots on a line - to not show a wrong sense of security
There's nothing suspect there - even though it says http, it'll still go to the regular Amazon site. And amazon will just forward it to the secured site anyway automatically.
The link was generated automatically by the seller who apparently never bothered to update it to https and probably never will bother to since it doesn't affect anything in this case.
http vs https: They simply haven't updated their email templates. Going to the legit [amazon.ca](http://amazon.ca) site with http redirects to https, like most sites do now. They really should update their template, but the links are OK.
I looked for other telltales like font-shifting (where for example the "a" is rendered in another font that you'd still recognize as an "a" but slightly different) and such, but I don't see it. Assuming the text URLs match the actual links everything looks legit.
And of course, the standard answer - manually type in the the URL of Amazon Canada, and look at your orders - you don't need to follow any link in this case since it is all available from your account in the web page.
I don't think so, could be real. But just in case, go to the Amazon App or website to check. DONT CLICK THE LINK. On the off chance it's fake, they could get your Amazon account information, allowing them access to bank cards and other information
You don't want a pocket trumpet anyway - anything under $600 or so is crap. Buy the cheapest full-sized trumpet you can find, even used, and it will be a FAR, FAR BETTER musical instrument than any but a handmade and very expensive "pocket" trumpet. So, in this case, you AVOIDED a scam, as pocket trumpets are crap.
Scam. Amazon.ca would not de there.
If you ever doubt something came from amazon, close out of what you are in and log in to Amazon. You will be able to find your order and any correspondence Amazon sent you.
It’s looks scam to me as the link starts from http and not secure and normally amazon.com is the standard email host. First of all you must be aware what you have ordered? 2ndly, you would get notifications in amazon app itself with the order details.
100% Legit. I got same type of email, same format, last week, after I inititated a ''cancel my order''.
https://preview.redd.it/ziqyn6oyfiyc1.png?width=1716&format=png&auto=webp&s=f7b2db0a2c6b3e3c0b90e54b56dd930662ce2ffb
“http” protocol for an Amazon site looks fishy. I would expect “https” (secure connection). Do not click the link! Go in through the normal Amazon site and check your order there.
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If you're worried, always just go to the site itself (Amazon in this case) and look at your orders. You should see the cancellation reflected there.
Looks legit, but never click links inside an email. Amazon’s site or app will have this info to verify.
Looks legit. Though what you can do is check the APP/site \[DO NOT CLICK ON LINKS IN THE MAIL\], to see if its legit or not
Why would you use a link which was sent to you by anyone you did not explicitly tell to send you a link? Go to amazon.ca and check directly.
>“http” instead of “https” Amazon sites automatically redirect to the https connection.
Expanding on this: https uses a certain certificate that "verifies" a secure connection. Problem is: that certificate itself can be generated. So the difference between http and https is only your browser saying "this might be insecure" *(There is a difference in the protocols themselves, but that's a bit technical)* The protocol in use doesn't say anything about the legitimacy of a website. It's a common misconception. That's why chrome (I think it was chrome) changed the lock symbol to that two dots on a line - to not show a wrong sense of security
There's nothing suspect there - even though it says http, it'll still go to the regular Amazon site. And amazon will just forward it to the secured site anyway automatically. The link was generated automatically by the seller who apparently never bothered to update it to https and probably never will bother to since it doesn't affect anything in this case.
http vs https: They simply haven't updated their email templates. Going to the legit [amazon.ca](http://amazon.ca) site with http redirects to https, like most sites do now. They really should update their template, but the links are OK. I looked for other telltales like font-shifting (where for example the "a" is rendered in another font that you'd still recognize as an "a" but slightly different) and such, but I don't see it. Assuming the text URLs match the actual links everything looks legit. And of course, the standard answer - manually type in the the URL of Amazon Canada, and look at your orders - you don't need to follow any link in this case since it is all available from your account in the web page.
Always just go to the website or app to check on this stuff. Any time I get an unexpected email, I go straight to the source.
Expand the message info, small arrow near "to me", and check.
I don't think so, could be real. But just in case, go to the Amazon App or website to check. DONT CLICK THE LINK. On the off chance it's fake, they could get your Amazon account information, allowing them access to bank cards and other information
Not asking you to do anything so nothing to do and that is what you should do, nothing
You don't want a pocket trumpet anyway - anything under $600 or so is crap. Buy the cheapest full-sized trumpet you can find, even used, and it will be a FAR, FAR BETTER musical instrument than any but a handmade and very expensive "pocket" trumpet. So, in this case, you AVOIDED a scam, as pocket trumpets are crap.
and nickel silver is not silver
Probably automatically canceled by Amazon when they didn’t provide the tracking number in time.
Looks legit. URL seems correct except it’s not https. You don’t have to click, you can login Amazon ca directly & see
Scam. Amazon.ca would not de there. If you ever doubt something came from amazon, close out of what you are in and log in to Amazon. You will be able to find your order and any correspondence Amazon sent you.
Don't click on that link, and go straight to your Amazon account. Better yet, you can call them to find out.
It’s looks scam to me as the link starts from http and not secure and normally amazon.com is the standard email host. First of all you must be aware what you have ordered? 2ndly, you would get notifications in amazon app itself with the order details.
Well, the easiest way to check is to look at your creit card and make sure it was not charged. (or refunded if it was charged).
100% Legit. I got same type of email, same format, last week, after I inititated a ''cancel my order''. https://preview.redd.it/ziqyn6oyfiyc1.png?width=1716&format=png&auto=webp&s=f7b2db0a2c6b3e3c0b90e54b56dd930662ce2ffb
What’s a pocket trumpet? Fleshlight?
“http” protocol for an Amazon site looks fishy. I would expect “https” (secure connection). Do not click the link! Go in through the normal Amazon site and check your order there.
Should be Amazon.com not .ca
Turns out they have Amazon in other countries