Tech firm Amazon has warned creators and artists to beware of scammers posing as representatives from Prime Video and Amazon MX Player, following a surge in fraudulent schemes that mimic official communications and contracts.

In an advisory issued on November 3, the company cautioned that these impostors are targeting unsuspecting content creators with fake offers, partnership pitches and distribution deals.

The fraudulent attempts have become increasingly sophisticated, Amazon said, often featuring forged approval letters, counterfeit contracts, and deceptive email addresses designed to look like legitimate Amazon communications. The scammers have reportedly gone as far as using real Amazon executive names and fake letterheads to create a false sense of legitimacy.

Amazon emphasized that it never issues informal “approval letters” or asks for payments as part of its content acquisition process. Any demand for “processing fees,” “distribution costs,” or “registration charges” tied to an apparent Amazon deal should be treated as a red flag, the company stated.

As part of its response against scamming reports, Amazon said it is actively investigating reported cases and pursuing legal action against individuals and networks involved in such impersonation scams.