Before Prime Day 2025, hackers created over 1000 fake Amazon-like websites. These sites deceive customers and steal their data. Only use the official website when making purchases and avoid clicking on any suspicious links.
Amazon Prime Day 2025: The online market has already witnessed a surge in shopping activity as the event begins. Everyone wants to take advantage of cheap deals and limited-time offers. However, amidst this excitement, a new threat has emerged — a flood of fake websites and cyber scams. According to a recent shocking report, over 1,000 new websites were registered in June 2025 alone, which look exactly like Amazon but are actually traps for cyber fraud. Let's find out how hackers have prepared this time and how you can protect yourself.
1000+ Fake Websites in June Alone
According to a report by cyber security company Check Point Research, over 1,000 Amazon-like websites were registered in June 2025, of which 87% were declared entirely fake or suspicious. These websites look exactly like the real Amazon, but in reality, they are tools for digital fraud. These websites usually have minor spelling errors in the name Amazon, such as 'Amaazon' or 'Amaz0n'. Additionally, these websites use strange and less common domains like .top, .shop, .online, .xyz to make them look like the real site and deceive people.
Why are there more cyberattacks on Prime Day?
During Prime Day, customers are in a hurry and don't want to miss a single deal. Cybercriminals take advantage of this haste. As more people log in to Amazon, the chances of stealing their data also increase.
Hackers' Main Weapons: Duplicate Sites and Phishing Emails
Hackers have targeted Prime Day this time with two main methods:
1. Creation of Duplicate Websites
These websites look like the real Amazon. The login page, checkout section, and even the customer support section are almost identical. But as soon as the user logs in or makes a payment, their data reaches the hackers' servers. This puts the user's password, credit card details, and personal information at risk.
2. Phishing Emails
Emails with subjects like 'Order Failed', 'Refund Processed', 'Your Account Suspended' are being sent, which look like real Amazon emails. By clicking on the links provided in these emails, the user reaches a fake login page, allowing hackers to access the user's account.
Timing of the Scammers: When Customers are Most Vulnerable
Cybercriminals know that during times like Prime Day, people are in a hurry and fear missing out on offers (FOMO - Fear of Missing Out). Taking advantage of this mindset, scammers force them to click without thinking. According to a report, cyberattacks increase threefold during shopping festivals like Prime Day. This is why this time can be as beneficial for customers as it is dangerous.
How to Protect Yourself: Easy Tips
Your small cautious step can save you from big losses. Be sure to adopt the following suggestions:
- Always make purchases from official domains like amazon.in or amazon.com.
- Carefully read the URL before clicking on a link in an email or message.
- Be sure to activate Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) in your Amazon account.
- Never click immediately after seeing a 'very good offer'. Think first.
- Keep your browser and mobile apps updated from time to time.
- Report suspicious websites or emails immediately to cybercrime.gov.in.
Alert from the Government and Cyber Agencies
Government of India agencies like CERT-In and NCSC have also warned the general public to be extra vigilant during events like Prime Day. Information is also being spread rapidly through social media and email so that more and more people can stay safe.
