5 common Amazon scams and how to avoid them

The world of e-commerce is fraught with bad guys trying to pull fast ones. Here’s how to spot them before they rip you off.

Amazon is the the most efficient, popular online retailer. So maybe it shouldn’t be surprising that it’s a gold mine for scammers. These individuals, bless their blackened hearts, are adept at crafting new and increasingly plausible ways to trick the unsuspecting—and posing as Amazon is an easy way to attract attention.