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Don't let Prime Day scams dampen your shopping spree. Here's what to look for

Here are a few you need to be wary of.

Sometimes, these messages carry a threat, like login details being compromised or the will account shut down if the users don't act quickly —creating a sense of panic in customers. (Image credit: Jerry Hildenbrand/ Android Central)Sometimes hackers can also call victims claiming to be Amazon customer service representatives offering deals on various products, or again asking shoppers for their personal information, stating that a payment didn't go through on their recent order or their account has been hacked into. Anyone requesting for personal or financial information like passwords, credit card details, or Social Security numbers via email or phone, on the pretext of closing an Amazon account.

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