Scammers launch dozens of counterfeit Amazon sites in Spain as Prime Day starts
During Prime Day, researchers have identified a surge of fake Amazon-styled websites targeting Spanish shoppers, many of which aim to steal login or payment details.
As Prime Day draws millions of online buyers in Spain, cyber-criminals have flooded the market with counterfeit Amazon sites. Check Point Research logged 1,284 new domains linked to Amazon or Prime Day in September, up 42% from July and 37% higher than the same month last year. Roughly 6.5% of those domains were classified as malicious or suspicious, indicating a growing threat.
The fake pages replicate Amazon’s branding and employ AI-crafted Spanish content, reducing traditional warning signs like poor spelling. Scammers use urgent alerts—such as alleged account locks or gift-card offers—to prompt users to enter credentials or payment information. Experts advise shoppers to navigate directly to Amazon’s official site, verify URLs, and enable two-factor authentication to mitigate risk.
Why it matters
Consumers risk identity theft and financial loss if they fall for convincing fake Amazon sites during a major sales event.
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