(WFXR) — Amazon Prime Day kicks off next week! For most people, this means 48 hours to do some serious summer shopping, but for others, it’s 48 hours to pull off some scams.
Prime Day — which falls on Tuesday, July 12 and Wednesday, July 13 this year — has become a premiere shopping event for Amazon, as well as other retailers that offer big sales at the same time.
However, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) fears that some people trying to take advantage of the countless Prime Day discounts floating around may unknowingly fall victim to a scam.
According to BBB Scam Tracker 2021 Risk Report, Amazon was the most impersonated organization in 2021, with online purchases reigning as the riskiest scams for consumers across all demographics.
With that in mind, the BBB shared a few red flags that every shopper should watch out for when scoping out Prime Day deals:
- Beware of phishing: Phishing emails — which ramp up during Prime Day season — can look like a message from Amazon or another retailer. Either way, clicking on unfamiliar or unsolicited links can put you at risk for malware and/or identity theft.
- Beware of fake lookalike websites: Check the URL, watch for bad grammar, research the age of the domain, search for contact information, and read online reviews.
- Professional photos do not mean a legit offer: Scammers often steal photos off other websites, so don’t believe everything…
