On the first day of the event, Amazon offered discounts on many products, which not only attracted customers but also gave fraudsters an opportunity to find victims.
Local authorities report that phishing attempts increase during major sales events such as Prime Day, which starts on Tuesday and continues through Wednesday. Scammers use tactics such as fake websites, reviews, and products to deceive online shoppers.
According to Scamnews.info, phishing scams are expected to exceed 9,000 in 2023, double the number compared to 2022. While scams are common, buyers can protect themselves by being careful.
Kassidee Williams, an online shopper, shared her experience of being scammed while shopping for shoes on Amazon. She never received the blue Uggs she ordered and was frustrated by the lack of a refund. That incident taught her to be more careful.
“I ordered a pair of blue Ugg shoes and never received them. Customer service told me to wait another day, but they never showed up,” Williams told Scam Recovery News.
Williams recommends using prepaid cards rather than bank cards for online purchases to minimize risk. She also emphasized the importance of remaining calm and reporting fraud to the authorities to get a solution.