<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Hackers have set up thousands of fake websites posing as Amazon to steal login credentials and trick people into fraudulent purchases ahead of Prime Day.</li><li>NordVPN's Threat Protection Pro team observed over 120,000 malicious websites mimicking Amazon, including 92,000 phishing sites, 21,000 malware sites, and 11,000 fake goods sites in the past two months.</li><li>Consumers are advised to be cautious during Major shopping events like Prime Day as cybercriminals exploit shoppers' excitement for limited-time deals, making them more susceptible to cyber scams.</li><li>Events such as Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday are prime targets for cybercriminals, with a surge in malicious activities observed, including a significant rise in tricking people into making unauthorized payments.</li></ul>

Hunting for early Prime Day deals? Beware, scammers have set up thousands of fake Amazon sites - here's what to look out for

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