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Amazon Prime Day this year could expose shoppers to scams, experts warn
11Jul By adminNo Comments
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Amazon Prime Day this year could expose shoppers to scams, experts warn

With Amazon Prime Day kicking off Tuesday, experts are warning consumers to beware of scams targeting bargain-hunting shoppers.Fraudsters will employ a number of deceptive tactics, including "phishing" emails and fake websites, social media posts and text messages to trick customers into sharing their personal information, according to the Better Business Bureau."More deals are great for consumers, and more people out shopping is great for businesses large and small," the group said in its Prime Day warning to customers. "Just be careful, and don't get so caught up in the excitement that you fall for phishing scams, misleading advertisements and lookalike websites." A phishing scam happens when a fraudster sends an email or text message to a cus...
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12 Best Amazon Echo and Alexa Speakers (2023): Earbuds, Soundbars, Displays
2Jul By adminNo Comments
Technology

12 Best Amazon Echo and Alexa Speakers (2023): Earbuds, Soundbars, Displays

Amazon’s family of Alexa-enabled devices is vast. From the spherical Echo to the swiveling Echo Show 10, you can get Alexa into your home in many ways. These devices can answer your questions, help you order essentials, set timers, play all sorts of audio content, and even function as the control hub for your growing smart home. These are our favorite Echo- and Alexa-compatible speakers for every home and budget.The best time to buy any Amazon speaker is during a major sale event like Black Friday or Amazon Prime Day, as there usually are steep discounts. If you’re trying to decide which smart devices might be best for you, be sure to check out WIRED’s picks in our roundups: Best Smart Speakers, Best Smart Displays, and Best Bluetooth Speakers. We also have guides on setting up your Echo ...
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FTC files lawsuit against Amazon, alleging company signed customers up for Prime
21Jun By adminNo Comments
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FTC files lawsuit against Amazon, alleging company signed customers up for Prime

The Federal Trade Commission is suing Amazon for what it called a years-long effort to enroll consumers into Prime without their consent and making it difficult for them to cancel the subscription.In its complaint, filed in Washington state, the FTC accused Amazon of using deceptive designs to trick "millions" of consumers into enrolling in the program. The agency also said the option to purchase items on Amazon without subscribing to Prime was more difficult in many cases. Consumers were sometimes presented with a button to complete their transactions — but the button didn't clearly state it would also enroll them into Prime.Company leaders slowed or rejected changes that made canceling the subscription easier, the complaint said. The agency also argued those patterns were in vio...
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