The instinct is to deny it. That instinct is usually what ends the account.
Amazon rarely issues linked-account notices speculatively — it usually holds technical evidence such as shared devices, addresses, bank details or IP. A flat denial fails against evidence you cannot see. Identify every possible connection, address the shared facts directly, and prove operational separation with documents.
If a shared fact exists, address it directly. Silence creates suspicion.
Practitioners advise auditing all of these: addresses, bank accounts, credit cards, tax IDs, IP addresses, devices, employees, virtual assistants, service providers, inventory sources, and former business relationships.
A shared accountant, a shared VA, a laptop borrowed once, a family member's address used for deliveries — any of these can create the link.
If you do have a relationship with the other account, saying so is usually the stronger position — Amazon likely knows. But be aware that a written admission has consequences beyond Amazon, and if significant sums or legal exposure are involved, take legal advice before submitting anything in writing.
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