Amazon Scam? (like Paypal)

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I've been ignoring emails from "Paypal" scams, but now for the first time, I received a very similar email from "Amazon." Is this s scam?
Greetings from Amazon Payments.
Your bank has contacted us regarding some attempts of charges from your credit card via the Amazon system. We have reasons to believe that you changed your registration information or that someone else has unauthorized access to your Amazon account Due to recent activity, including possible unauthorized listings placed on your account, we will require a second confirmation of your identity with us in order to allow us to investigate this matter further. Your account is not suspended, but if in 48 hours after you receive this message your account is not confirmed we reserve the right to suspend your Amazon registration. If you received this notice and you are not the authorized account holder, please be aware that it is in violation of Amazon policy to represent oneself as another Amazon user. Such action may also be in violation of local, national, and/or international law. Amazon is committed to assist law enforcement with any inquires related to attempts to misappropriate personal information with the intent to commit fraud or theft. Information will be provided at the request of law enforcement agencies to ensure that perpetrators are prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

To confirm your identity with us click here:
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/flex-sign-in/ref=pd_irl_gw_r/103-3177084-7567864?opt=oa&page=recs/sign-in-secure.html
After responding to the message, we ask that you allow at least 72 hours for the case to be investigated. Emailing us before that time will result in delays. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause you and we would like to thank you for your cooperation as we review this matter.
Thank you for your interest in selling at Amazon.com.
Amazon.com Customer Service
http://www.amazon.com
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Topic - Amazon Scam? (like Paypal) - Jon L 08:13:01 10/21/05 (9)

Re: Amazon Scam? (like Paypal) - Art Shapiro 18:01:49 10/22/05 (0)

It's a scam - racerguy 08:28:18 10/21/05 (3)

who prosecutes - Jon L 08:40:34 10/21/05 (2)

Even if in the U.S. no one is doing anything. Too difficult. nt - Norm 10:49:42 10/21/05 (1)

Amazon claims to be investigating it and trying to stop it. (nt) - DAVID 13:47:46 10/21/05 (1)

It is a scam - biggerdog 08:38:47 10/21/05 (0)

This is so full of errors in grammar and idiom... - ajedwardsjr 08:53:07 10/21/05 (1)

What makes you think - tapakah2001 07:49:05 10/26/05 (0)

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