Email from Amazon Associates

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   Pollyanna Jonesposted 9 months ago

   Good morning dear Hubbers! I have received an email which appears to be from Amazon Associates and wondered if you can confirm whether this is genuine or not? I don't want to start clicking links and tinkering if it is going to compromise my HubPages account or overall security. Here is the text:
   
   "Congratulations, your store ID, hubpages041e0-20, has been selected to participate in a rate promotion that’s running from August 14, 2023 to September 08, 2023.
   
   This is a limited time offer, so make sure you take advantage and opt in here before August 18, 2023.
   After you’ve enrolled, your new rates will apply starting August 14, 2023, and your sales in 8 categories will be eligible for higher rates* during the promotional period:
   Apparel (from 4% increasing to 7.5%)
   Kitchen (from 4.5% increasing to 7%)
   Cell Phones & Accessories (from 4% increasing to 7%)
   Home (from 3% increasing to 7%)
   Camera (from 4% increasing to 6%)
   Office Products (from 4% increasing to 6%)
   Beauty (from 3% increasing to 5%)
   PC (from 2.5% increasing to 4.5%)
   
   Looking for content inspiration? Check out Creator University for the latest product launches, seasonal events, and useful links to find products and services your audience will love.
   
   Sincerely,
   The Amazon Associates Team & Amazon Influencer Program
   
   
   Frequently Asked Questions:
   
   1. How can I participate?
   If you received this email offer, then the storeID listed above (hubpages041e0-20) is eligible. You must click the 'Accept Offer' button on this page to enroll.
   
   2. When will my rates be updated?
   Once you click the 'Accept Offer' button, you will be enrolled in the promotion. Your new rates will apply from August 14, 2023. Visit Rate Plan to view your new rates.
   
   3. Why am I not able to opt in?
   This offer is invite-only and non-transferable. If you received this email offer, then the storeID listed above (hubpages041e0-20) is eligible. Please try logging into the above storeID and clicking the 'Accept Offer' button on this page to enroll.
   
   4. What will happen if I do nothing or do not wish to opt in?
   Don’t worry! We won't enroll you unless you accept the offer. View the offer.
   
   If you have any other questions, please Contact Us.
   
   *Commission rates for these 8 categories will replace all other non-standard rates or bounties for the promotional period and then return to previous rates after September 08, 2023. Please visit the Commission Income Statement for more information.
   
   This information is a rate update opportunity shared with you under the terms of the Operating Agreement and considered non-public, confidential, and subject to change. Receipt of this email and its content cannot be shared publicly. It is to be used for your planning purposes ONLY. In the event that you share publicly any details of this email, it will be considered a violation of the Operating Agreement and will result in possible termination of your account. "

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      bravewarriorposted 9 months agoin reply to this

      I would log into your Amazon account in a different window and look for notifications. Don't trust any links that come via email.

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   theraggededgeposted 9 months ago

   I think it only applies if you use Amazon on your own website. HP has its own rates with Amazon.

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   Beth Eaglescliffeposted 9 months ago

   It sounds suspicious to me; the HubPages Amazon program is not the same as Amazon Associates, so how does the sender know your HP ID?
   
   The best thing to do is to ask Amazon direct through their website.  https://aws.amazon.com/security/report- … us-emails/

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      theraggededgeposted 9 months agoin reply to this

      We used to have to sign up for an Associates Agreement, didn't we?

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         Beth Eaglescliffeposted 9 months agoin reply to this

         It's so long since I joined that I can't remember what I signed LOL !

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      eugbugposted 9 months agoin reply to this

      The URL of the links seemed to be genuine so I clicked on them and they brought me to my account.

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   FatFreddysCatposted 9 months ago

   I got the same email, I ignored it. I quit using Amazon in my articles a long time ago. Too much hassle for too little return.

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      jansharesposted 9 months agoin reply to this

      Ditto.

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   Rupert Taylorposted 9 months ago

   I've linked to Amazon for hundreds of books that I've used as sources. Never made a single sale, so I wonder why I bother. There must be some sort of cognitive impairment involved. Kindly, do not respond to that last comment.

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