Receiving unsolicited one-time password (OTP) messages from Amazon suggests that someone may be attempting to access an Amazon account using an associated phone number. These messages, designed as a security measure to verify identity during login, are triggered when a login attempt is initiated, even if the account owner is not the one initiating it. An example of this would be repeatedly receiving OTPs despite not attempting to log in to Amazon.
The occurrence of these messages is important because it can signal potential unauthorized access attempts. While the OTP system effectively blocks unauthorized access by requiring a code sent to the legitimate user’s phone, persistent attempts can be a nuisance and might indicate a more serious compromise. In the past, such attempts have been precursors to phishing schemes or attempts to gain unauthorized access to personal data associated with the account.