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Budget and the Bees
Budget and the Bees
Evan Morgan

Fake “Amazon” Websites Are Surging Ahead of Prime Day: Misspelled URLs Can Steal Your Account

Amazon Prime Box
Shoppers should carefully check an Amazon website URL before signing in, highlighting how one misspelled web address can lead to phishing scams during Prime Day. (Pexels).

Prime Day is one of the biggest online shopping events of the year, but it is also one of the busiest seasons for cybercriminals. As shoppers search for limited-time deals, scammers are launching convincing fake Amazon websites designed to steal login credentials, payment details, and personal information. Security researchers have reported fraudulent Amazon-related domains appearing ahead of recent Prime Day events, with many relying on simple spelling mistakes that are easy to overlook. Knowing how these scams work can help you avoid becoming the next victim of an expensive mistake.

Why Fake Amazon Websites Spike Before Prime Day

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