Amazon Prime Day is here and experts want to remind consumers that these next few days of heavy shopping are also prime days for scammers.
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, Prime Day is expected to generate $14 billion in sales this year. David Hyde, an assistant professor at Vanderbilt University said these days are prime targets for scammers. There is really a multi-billion dollar industry out there of people trying to pray on ordinary consumers," said Hyde. Hyde said one way scammers try and trick consumers is by creating fake websites that almost look identical to the real thing.To spot one of these websites, Hyde tells us, pay attention to the language being used.A tip Jun Li, a fellow computer science professor echoes, adding that sometimes people have their guard down during heavy spending days.Plus, contrary to popular belief, Hyde said research shows, younger shoppers are beginning to fall victim.
These people who have grown up sort of inundated with media, conducting their daily lives online are probably a little more susceptible," said Hyde.
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