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Beware Prime Day Scams: How to Spot Copycat Amazon Sites & Fake Ads
Prime Day (8–11 July) brings big deals — but also big dangers. Consumer group Which? has uncovered scammers using fake ads and copycat websites masquerading as official Amazon pages—crafted to trick shoppers into handing over cash and personal info. Let’s dive into what they found—and what you should watch for. 1. 🎯 Copycat Amazon Websites…
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5 Common Online Scams in 2025 (and How to Avoid Them Like a Pro)
Online scams are evolving fast, and in 2025, they’re smarter, sneakier, and sadly, more successful than ever. If you’ve received a suspicious email, a fake text, or an urgent “account warning” that made your stomach drop—you’re not alone. As a cybersecurity specialist, I’ve seen how these traps work—and how easily they catch people off guard.…
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They Tried to Scam Me. Here’s How I Knew Instantly.
This message landed in my inbox recently: At first glance, it might rattle someone. It claims my Facebook page Donato Goods is in violation of Meta’s identity policies and will be deleted unless I click a review link. But I spotted the scam instantly. Why? Because I live and breathe cybersecurity — and this one…