Always verify the sender before trusting an email or social media post. Cybercriminals often impersonate trusted brands like Amazon, especially around major events like Prime Day. A post or email may look like it’s from Amazon, but on closer inspection, the sender’s address or URL might reveal it’s actually from a third-party scammer trying to steal your personal information.
Before clicking any links, hover over them to inspect the URL, and never enter login or payment information from suspicious sources. When in doubt, go directly to the official website instead of following a link. Scammers love Prime Day — don’t let them love your data too.
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