How good is that Amazon Prime Day deal? Use our tool to find out
As Amazon Prime Day unfolds, consumers are utilizing tracking tools and warnings to distinguish genuine discounts from rising cyber scams.
📍 Where it landed
Coverage focused on tools for identifying good deals and warnings from the BBB regarding online shopping scams. Reports also highlighted a rise in Hawaii cyber crime and the presence of fake Amazon links.
The story ended with the arrival of day 2 deals.
Epilogue added 35d ago, after coverage quieted.
The reporting (6)
- Amazon Prime Day’s day 2 deals are here NBC News · 47d ago
- Hawaii cyber crime on the rise as Prime Day nears KHON2 · 48d ago
- Prime Day Deals Started Early. The Fake Amazon Links Are Waiting Too Yahoo · 48d ago
- Is Prime Day a scam? We tracked the most popular products that are actually good deals ZDNET · 48d ago
- BBB warns of online shopping scams ahead of Amazon Prime Day WBKO · 48d ago
- How good is that Amazon Prime Day deal? Use our tool to find out WISN · 48d ago broke it first
The story so far
Amazon Prime Day has commenced, with NBC News reporting that day 2 deals are now available. In response to the event, some outlets, including WISN, are providing tools to help consumers determine the actual value of specific deals.
Coverage from Yahoo, WBKO, and KHON2 emphasizes a surge in security risks, highlighting the prevalence of fake Amazon links and a rise in cyber crime in Hawaii. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued warnings regarding online shopping scams associated with the event.
Further analysis by ZDNET focuses on tracking the most popular products to identify which offers are actually good deals, as shoppers navigate the distinction between legitimate sales and potential scams.
Synthesized by Newsylist from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 47d ago.
The obvious questions
What warnings have been issued regarding Prime Day?
The BBB has warned of online shopping scams, and coverage from Yahoo highlights the existence of fake Amazon links.
Are there tools available to verify deals?
Yes, WISN has promoted a tool to help users determine the quality of Prime Day deals.
Where is cyber crime specifically noted to be rising?
According to KHON2, cyber crime is on the rise in Hawaii as Prime Day approaches.
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