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Episode: Amazon Prime Day is a big event for scammers, experts warn
Description: Deceptions such as phony emails from people impersonating online retailers like Amazon are nothing new. But phishing attempts increase amid the heavy spending seen during significant sales events, whether it's Black Friday or Amazon Prime Day, according to the Better Business Bureau.
βThis is a huge moment on the retail calendar,β Josh Planos, vice president of communications and public relations at the Better Business Bureau, previously told The Associated Press. "And because of that, it represents an enormous opportunity for a scammer, con artist, or even just an unethical business or organization to capitalize on the moment and separate folks from...