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Cybercriminals used more than 100,000 websites ahead of Amazon's October Prime Day to fleece customers looking for a deal - here's what you should know about staying safe

Phone scam.
  • Over 120,000 fake Amazon websites appeared before Prime Day sales
  • Unauthorized payment scams rose to 38%, showing hackers’ shifting focus
  • Shoppers’ excitement around Prime Day is the perfect tool for scammers

Cybersecurity researchers have revealed cybercriminals once again took advantage of a massive shopping event to spread scams.

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