Ottawa Now - As Amazon revives Prime Day promotions, beware of bargains that are too good to be true | Unpublished
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Publication Date: October 3, 2025 - 18:10

Ottawa Now - As Amazon revives Prime Day promotions, beware of bargains that are too good to be true

October 3, 2025

Starting next Tuesday, and running all the way to next Friday, online shoppers will be gunning for some bargains during Amazon Prime Days. Some flock to the site to snag any deal they come across, while others might drop in for the occasional must-have item. Regardless of a customer’s best intentions, retail and online experts are urging them to stay vigilant, with scams secretly lurking around every corner. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Brian Vendramin, a Business Professor at Cambrian College. He outlines the warning signs, breaks down the most common scams, and explains how customers can protect themselves.



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