To the UCOR workforce:
With Amazon Prime Day running from July 8–11, scammers are on high alert—and we should be, too. Over 1,000 new fake Amazon‑themed domains were registered in June alone, and 87% have already been flagged as malicious or suspicious, aiming to trick shoppers into giving up login credentials or funds. More than 120,000 scam sites (including phishing, malware, and counterfeit goods) have been detected in the last two months.
Top scam methods to watch for:
- Dodgy domains like amazom.com or amazon-2025.top that appear authentic but aren’t—often used to harvest credentials.
- Urgent phishing emails: subject lines such as “Refund Due – Amazon System Error” trick users into clicking links leading to fake login pages.
- Spoofed texts/calls: scammers posing as Amazon support asking for personal or payment info.
Why this is extra serious in 2025:
- Prime Day has been extended to four days, giving scammers more time to strike.
- Attacks aiming at unauthorized payments have risen from 28% to 38% recently.
- Crude grammar is out—AI-crafted messages now read and look official.
What you should do:
- Go directly to Amazon and type amazon.com or use the official app—don’t click email links.
- Check URLs carefully and watch for misspellings, odd Top Level Domains (.top, .online), and extra hyphens.
- Ensure HTTPS by looking for the padlock icon—but remember, phishing sites can also spoof it.
- Enable Two Factor Authentication (2FA) if you use Prime for added security.
- Use strong, unique passwords and consider a password manager.
- Use credit cards, which better protect against scams than debit cards.
- Monitor statements for unfamiliar transactions and report them immediately.
- Be suspicious. Urgency alerts like “Act now or lose refund!” are often fake.
- Ignore generic greeting like “Dear Customer.” Amazon typically addresses you by name.
- Report suspicious messages. On personal devices and email, use Amazon’s official report system. On UCOR devices and email, reach out to the UCOR Helpline or Cybersecurity, immediately, if unsure.
Let’s stay alert together:
Prime Day is a great opportunity—but scams are running at an all-time high. If you ever doubt whether an email, call, or site is legitimate, please do not click or reply. Stay safe and enjoy the deals—wisely!