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Prime Big Deal Days Start Tuesday With Early Discounts as Scam Warnings Rise

Security experts report a surge in fake Amazon domains and urge shoppers to verify links and enable multi-factor authentication.

Overview

  • The two-day event runs October 7–8 with millions of offers across tech, home, beauty, toys and seasonal goods.
  • Many of the biggest discounts are limited to Prime members, with free 30-day trials and short low-cost trial options highlighted for non-members.
  • Early markdowns are already live on Amazon devices and major brands, and shoppers are encouraged to use price-history trackers to confirm genuine savings.
  • Check Point reports more than 700 Amazon-related domains registered ahead of the sale, with about 1 in 18 flagged as malicious or suspicious.
  • Common lures include fake failed-payment alerts and bogus membership suspension emails, and guidance urges typing amazon.com directly, avoiding unsolicited links and turning on multi-factor authentication.