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How To Make the Most of Prime Day and Avoid Amazon Scams

October 08, 2025 , , , , , , , , , , ,

While the Amazon Prime Day event this week can be a fun time for shoppers filled with deals, Prime Day scams are an unfortunately common occurrence. That said, as long as you stay informed and on the ball, you can take full advantage of this savings event while navigating the platform on some of its busiest days.

Here’s how to avoid falling victim to scams when you may be in a hurry to add items to your cart before stock runs low. Ahead, we explore how you can best prepare for Amazon Prime Day. Plus, we tap scam-busting duo and founders of Trilogy Media, Ashton Bingham and Art Kulik, to learn ways you can ensure a deal is actually a deal, signs you can look for when it comes to spotting Prime Day scams or bad deals, and how to spot fake sellers and phishing scams on Amazon (especially during these popular online shopping events).

Are There Still Good Deals On Prime Day?

Yes, there are still good deals on Amazon Prime Day you can look forward to this October 7th and 8th, including:

How To Prepare For Prime Day Shopping

One of the best ways to avoid scams is to go in with a plan. Before just jumping into the search for deals, you should know exactly what you’re looking for on Prime Day to maximize your day (and savings). But before anything else, make sure you’re an Amazon Prime member. Once you’ve done this, Kulik recommends double-checking that you have set up two-factor authentication and that your payment information is correct.

To reduce the risk of fraud, keep your desired items to those that are Amazon-branded and/or those that are sold and fulfilled by Amazon (especially if you are unsure whether or not the seller or store page is a reputable one). This goes hand in hand with creating your Amazon Prime Day wishlist, which you can refer to when monitoring prices beforehand, which we’ll provide more details about below.

How To Make Sure A Deal is Actually a Deal

There are numerous methods you can use to make sure a deal is actually a deal, with one of the main ones being tracking the prices of your desired items before the days of the actual savings event. Keepa and CamelCamelCamel are popular price tracking platforms and extensions. “Scammers and shady sellers often raise the price days before Prime Day, only to ‘slash’ it back down to regular price and call it a discount,” explains Bingham. This is why it’s important to research beforehand.

While this may sound counterintuitive, Kulik notes that if a deal seems as though it couldn’t be real, it probably isn’t and is best to stay away from.

How To Spot Scams and Bad Deals

There are many ways you can spot Prime Day scams and bad deals. “To spot them, check seller history and fulfillment method,” says Bingham. “If it’s not fulfilled by Amazon and the seller has zero history or ratings, skip it.”

While you might be tempted to quickly scan the information listed on the product pages of those you’re most interested in buying, carefully reading through a listing can help decipher whether or not you might be about to get scammed.

“Be wary of listings with poor grammar, blurry photos, or barely any reviews,” says Kulik. “Also, avoid products with tons of glowing 5-star reviews that look fake or repetitive, as those are likely bought or botted.”

On the flip side, you’ll be able to spot a legitimate deal if the product is sold and fulfilled by Amazon, and if you’re using a price tracking tool to discover that there was an actual substantial decrease in the prices of your desired items compared to their standard prices most of the time, as opposed to just the days leading up to the event.

FAQ

Are there fake sellers on Amazon during Prime Day?

Yes, unfortunately, there are fake sellers on Amazon during Prime Day. While it can be difficult to know which sellers are fake beyond first glance, that’s when it is useful to look at the reviews, photos, and listing text.

Can phishing scams happen during Prime Day?

Yes, phishing scams can happen during Prime Day. Bingham notes that the number of phishing scams that occur surges during the savings event. “Watch out for fake Amazon emails or texts claiming there’s a problem with your order or account,” advises Bingham. “These often link to copycat login pages designed to steal your credentials.” If you receive any suspicious-looking text messages, never click on the links. Instead, go directly to Amazon.com and check the status of your order or chat with a trusted customer service representative on the platform.

If you do receive a phishing text, the Federal Trade Commission advises reporting the message and/or forwarding it to 7726 (SPAM).

About the Experts

  • Ahston Bingham is a co-founder of Trilogy Media, a Los Angeles-based investigative content company specializing in scam prevention, cybercrime, and online safety awareness.
  • Art Kulik is a co-founder of Trilogy Media and an expert scam-buster known for undercover operations targeting online fraud and social engineering scams.

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