Experts warn of Amazon fraud: How to protect your data

With the Amazon Prime Day on July 8, 2025, the threat of cybercrime increases significantly. In June, researchers from “Check Point Research” identified over 1,000 new websites that focus on imitating Amazon deceptively.

It is worrying that 87 percent of these domains were classified as potentially risky. The criminals rely on convincing -looking websites to capture confidential information such as user registrations and payment details. Phishing emails that simulate urgency or indicate supposed system errors are also part of the criminal plan.

Fake Amazon websites: How to protect yourself from fraud

The users are strongly recommended that they are particularly vigilant when surfing on the Internet. “Check Point Research” advises to critically look at Urls with unusual endings such as .top or .online.

How to navigate safely through the Amazon Prime Day

Punant emails try to lure Amazon customers into the trap. To avoid this, “Check Point Research” advises not to click on links in suspicious emails. Instead, Amazon's official website should be accessed directly via the browser.

Pay attention to HTTPS security and the presence of a castle symbol as a sign of trustworthy sides, whereby caution is required, since some fraudulent sides can also pretend such characteristics.

For increased account security, consumers are recommended to use strong, individual passwords and to activate two-factor authentication for services such as Prime.

3 facts about the Amazon Prime Day 2025, which you should know

• Longer than ever: The Prime Day 2025 runs from 8th to July 11thWhat makes him the longest Prime Day in history with four days.
• Exclusively for Prime members: To benefit from the offers is an active one Amazon Prime membership necessary.
• Early offers start in advance: Even before the official start on July 8, the first discounts, especially on Amazon's own devices such as Echo and Fire TV, are often available.