Amazon Prime Day is here, it kicks off today July 8, and while you’re getting ready to score some great deals, scammers are getting ready too. Security experts have found over 120,000 fake Amazon websites created in just the last couple of months.
These fake sites are designed to steal your personal info, infect your device with malware, or trick you into buying fake products. The timing is no coincidence — scammers know Prime Day is one of the busiest online shopping days of the year, and they’re hoping to catch people off guard in the rush to get a bargain.
What Are These Fake Amazon Sites Trying to Do?
Here’s what experts at NordVPN discovered:
- 92,000+ fake Amazon websites are set up to steal your login info (this is called phishing).
- 21,000+ websites try to install harmful software on your phone or computer.
- 11,000+ sites pretend to sell Amazon products but actually sell fake goods.
These sites are made to look just like the real Amazon, which makes them especially dangerous if you’re in a hurry or not paying close attention.
It’s Not Just Websites; Scammers Are Also Calling
Scammers aren’t just hiding behind fake websites. Many are calling people pretending to be from Amazon and asking for login details or payment info. These types of calls doubled around Prime Day last year, and they’re likely to spike again this year.
What You Can Do to Stay Safe
Here are some simple steps to protect yourself this Prime Day:
- ✅ Only shop through Amazon’s official website or app — don’t trust links in emails or texts.
- ✅ Don’t click on suspicious links, even if the message looks like it’s from Amazon.
- ✅ Amazon will never ask for payment over the phone or by gift card — that’s always a scam.
- ✅ Don’t give your login info to anyone, especially over the phone.
- ✅ Be suspicious of urgency — scammers love to pressure people into acting fast. Take a moment to pause and verify.
If something feels off, go directly to amazon.com and log in to check your account. If you ever get a strange message or call, you can also contact Amazon’s customer service to be sure it’s legit, never give payment information on a call you did not initiate for the explicit purpose of paying for something.
Final Tip:
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of Prime Day deals, but that’s exactly what scammers are counting on. Stay calm, stay smart, and let’s stay safe out there!
