On Your Side: Beware of Amazon Prime Day scams

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Amazon Prime Day is well underway, and scammers know that.

Don’t be fooled by emails or texts saying there’s a problem with your order. Crooks hope you’ll respond to their phishing attempt to collect your private information, including your credit card.

“Now with AI, the emails, phone calls, and text messages you get are going to sound terrific,” said Steve Weisman of Scamicide. “Where are they coming from: Nigeria, Eastern Europe, and homegrown scammers…

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