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Over 1,000 Fake Amazon Domains and Phishing Emails Exposed Ahead of Prime Day

Security experts say most imitation sites carry valid SSL certificates, making URL inspection critical for shopper safety.

Sicherheitsforscher warnen vor gefälschten Amazon-Seiten.

Overview

  • Check Point Research discovered more than 1,000 domains mimicking Amazon in June and classified 87 percent of them as malicious
  • Phishing sites such as amazon02atonline51.online and amazon-2025.top replicate the German Amazon login page to harvest customer credentials
  • Investigators intercepted a refund-themed email campaign using the subject “Refund Due – Amazon System Error” to lure victims to fraudulent login pages
  • Prime Day will run July 8–11—the longest event in its history—prompting fraudsters to intensify domain spoofing and phishing attacks
  • Experts recommend verifying exact URLs before logging in, avoiding unsolicited links, keeping devices updated, and enabling two-factor authentication