PSA: The Amazon wishlist doxing threat is much greater and more immediate than folks might realize. Attack works like this:
Stalker who wants your address opens an Amazon seller account and lists themselves as a third party seller for any item on your public wishlist. Then, they order the item from themselves as a gift for you. Bam, they have your address.
In particular, attack does not depend on an existing third party seller having poor PII handling hygiene, like the articles have implied.
@dalias I'm hoping we can use this opportunity to get people off of Amazon.
Public service announcement: Amazon hurts people. If you use Amazon, you're okay hurting people. Here are some references. There are many, many more. 2024: Why Amazon Is Bad for Society: Examining the Hidden Costs of Convenience https://www.historytools.org/consumer/why-is-amazon-bad-for-society 2023: Exclusive: ‘I Feel Like I’m Drowning.’ Survey Reveals the Toll of Working For Amazon https://time.com/6248340/amazon-injuries-survey-labor-osha/ 2023: 41 Percent of Amazon Workers Have Been Injured On the Job, New Report Finds https://cued.uic.edu/pain-points/ 2024: Amazon’s Biggest Delivery: Millions of Pounds of Plastic Pollution https://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/2024/07/03/amazon-plastic-pollution/ 2019: 10 Ways Amazon Violates Human Rights https://greenamerica.org/blog/10-ways-amazon-violates-human-rights 2025: Why So Many People Are Boycotting Amazon: 11 Major Complaints Explained https://www.marketingscoop.com/consumer/why-do-people-hate-amazon/ 2023: The Local Harms of Amazon and What State Lawmakers Can Do About Them https://www.economicliberties.us/our-work/the-local-harms-of-amazon/# 2025: Amazon's Environmental Impact: Unpacking The Harmful Effects On Our Planet https://shunwaste.com/article/why-is-amazon-bad-for-the-environment 2024: Amazon workers struggle with injuries and low pay despite company’s profits https://prismreports.org/2024/06/05/amazon-workers-struggle-injuries-low-pay/ #amazon #boycott
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