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How to spot Amazon Prime Day scams

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www.youtube.com – FOX 2 St. Louis – 2025-07-09 22:07:29

SUMMARY: Amazon’s longest Prime Day sale, now lasting four days, has increased opportunities for scammers targeting shoppers. Cybersecurity experts warn about phishing emails, fake websites, and fraudulent text messages mimicking Amazon to steal personal and credit card information. Scammers send messages claiming order issues to trick users into clicking malicious links. Over 120,000 fake Amazon websites have been identified, designed to capture sensitive data by copying Amazon’s site but using deceptive URLs. Experts advise verifying orders directly on Amazon’s official website and carefully checking URLs and email addresses to avoid falling victim to these scams during the Prime Day event.

Amazon Prime Day can be a prime time for shoppers. Adobe Analytics forecasts Prime Day will generate $23.8 billion in sales across retailers, up 28% from the same period last year. Cybersecurity experts say scammers are also looking to cash in.

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After deadly floods, state and federal leaders look for answers

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fox2now.com – Matt Grant – 2025-07-09 13:30:00

SUMMARY: After devastating flooding in Kerr County, Texas leaders at all levels are calling for answers and improvements. State Rep. Joe Moody urges immediate action on flood warning systems, such as outdoor sirens, and long-term preparedness. State Rep. Drew Darby advocates reviving House Bill 13 for a statewide emergency alert plan. Governor Greg Abbott announced a special session focused on flood recovery and resilience. At the federal level, Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn emphasize bipartisan efforts to improve disaster response, though Cornyn defends the National Weather Service’s warnings amid criticism. President Trump plans a visit, calling the flood a “100-year catastrophe.”

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James Gunn’s St. Louis tributes: Superman and more

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fox2now.com – Alex Barton – 2025-07-09 09:55:00

SUMMARY: Director James Gunn frequently honors his St. Louis roots in his work. For the upcoming *Superman* (2025) film, a Superman-themed drone show lit up the St. Louis sky. Gunn modeled Krypto the Dog after his adopted dog, Ozu, using 3-D scans. On Instagram, he dedicated the movie poster featuring the St. Louis skyline to his hometown. Gunn grew up in Manchester and graduated from Saint Louis University High School, expressing love for the city’s friendly people. Subtle St. Louis-area nods appear in Marvel’s *Guardians of the Galaxy* films and related series, connecting characters like Star-Lord to Missouri locales.

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‘Very shocking’: Neighbors react after man shot and killed at Ferguson home

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www.youtube.com – KSDK News – 2025-07-08 22:09:16

SUMMARY: A man was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon at a home on Bayview Drive in Ferguson. The shooter, who knew the victim, entered the house, fired multiple shots, then fled in a white four-door SUV. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from his injuries. Neighbors described the normally quiet neighborhood as shocked by the violence. Police have been investigating for hours, including reviewing surveillance footage from nearby homes. Ferguson police noted recent homicides involved acquaintances, not strangers. The victim’s identity and motive remain unknown. Anyone with information is urged to call 866-371-TIPS.

Investigators are searching for a man who went inside a home, fired multiple shots and took off. Police said the suspect and victim knew each other.

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