“Amazon accepts Dogecoin.”

Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency based on an internet meme about a Shiba Inu dog that started as a joke, has surged in value this year and drawn the attention of the likes of Tesla’s chief executive, Elon Musk. 

But don’t try to buy Dogecoin in hopes of spending it on Amazon. 

“Big News,” reads a post that’s being shared on social media. “Amazon accepts Dogecoin.” 

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Nell Rona, a spokesperson for Amazon, told us that the claim isn’t accurate. 

“Amazon does not accept cryptocurrency,” she said. 

A petition on Change.org to lobby Amazon to accept Dogecoin confirms as much. 

“Currently Amazon does not accept cryptocurrencies as a payment method alienating many people who do not have a traditional bank account,” the petition says. “Amazon.com, being a leader in innovation, should accept Dogecoin as a form of payment.” 

As of May 12, more than 225,000 had signed their names to the cause.

Amazon’s accepted payment methods include credit cards like Visa, gift cards and Amazon Store Cards. 

We rate this post False.