"...the courier refused to release the parcel, claiming there was a problem with the one-time password (OTP)... that Amazon issues to customers to verify deliveries. The laptop was then recorded as delivered. Amazon refused a refund because tracking claimed it had been handed over"
" “Any examples of couriers apparently abusing OTPs are concerning,” said... consumer law expert, Lisa Webb"
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/jan/16/grieving-mother-falls-victim-to-amazon-one-time-password-scam
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