Amazon Prime Day

How to spot Amazon Prime Day scams and shop safely Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest online shopping events of the year. It’s also a prime opportunity for scammers. As shoppers hunt for deals, fraudsters ramp up phishing emails, fake ads, and impersonation calls designed to steal money or personal information. Local news outlets like WRAL have issued warnings ahead of Prime Day, and the Federal Trade Commission has published similar alerts in prior years. Here’s what you need to know to avoid the traps. ...

9 Essential Tips to Avoid Shopping Scams This Prime Day Prime Day is one of the biggest shopping events of the year, drawing millions of bargain hunters. It’s also a prime opportunity for scammers. Fake deals, phishing emails, and fraudulent sellers ramp up during these high-traffic periods. According to a recent PCMag investigation (June 2026), a hidden defense against scam texts is often disabled on phones—and many shoppers don’t know it exists. Meanwhile, Google has sued a Chinese cybercrime group responsible for a “phishing-for-dummies” software kit, underscoring how professional these attacks have become. ...

Prime Day Scams: How to Shop Safely and Avoid Getting Tricked Prime Day has become a major event for online shoppers hunting for bargains. But the surge in legitimate deals also draws fraudsters who know you’re expecting a flood of emails and promotional messages. Scammers use this confusion to steal personal information, payment details, or simply take your money and disappear. ...