Black Friday is almost here, and as shoppers gear up for one of the biggest retail events of the year, companies are issuing warnings as concerns over cybercriminals rise.
This includes online retail giant Amazon, which has shared advice to over 300 million active users ahead of the sales that cybercriminals may try to access “sensitive information” from them. This is what you need to know.
In an email shared with Newsweek, a spokesperson for Amazon said: “Scammers that attempt to impersonate Amazon put consumers at risk. We will continue to invest in protecting consumers and educating the public on scam avoidance.”
Why It Matters
In 2025, cybercriminals continue to pose a threat to consumers as they continue to develop new attack platforms. A 2024 report from the FBI’s internet Crime Complaint Center found that victims reported over $16 billion in losses—up 33 percent from the previous year.
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