Amazon Price Glitch vs Scam: How to Tell the Difference

Not every too-good-to-be-true deal is a price glitch. Some are scams. Here's how to protect yourself.

Signs of a Legitimate Price Glitch

1. Sold by Amazon or FBA

Legitimate glitches almost always occur on products: - Sold directly by Amazon.com - Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) from established sellers - From verified brand stores

2. Normal Product Listing

The listing should have: - Multiple product images - Detailed description - Customer reviews - Prime eligibility

3. Realistic (Even if Extreme) Discounts

Real glitches are usually: - 50-80% off retail - On products that exist elsewhere at normal prices - Verifiable with price history tools

Red Flags: Signs of a Scam

1. New Seller with No Reviews

Be cautious of: - Sellers created in the last 30 days - Zero or very few seller reviews - No seller feedback

2. Shipping from Overseas

Watch out for: - 2-4 week shipping times - Shipping from China for items claimed to be US stock - No Prime eligibility on typically Prime items

3. Stock Photos or Stolen Images

Scammers often use: - Generic product photos - Images stolen from other listings - Low quality or watermarked images

4. Too Perfect Reviews

Fake listings may have: - All 5-star reviews - Reviews posted within days of each other - Generic review text

How to Verify a Deal

1. . Check seller ratings - Click the seller name and review their history
2. . Use price trackers - Verify the "original" price is real with CamelCamelCamel
3. . Search elsewhere - See if the product exists at other retailers
4. . Read recent reviews - Look for mentions of scams or fake products

What to Do If You Get Scammed

1. . Request a refund immediately through Amazon
2. . File an A-to-Z claim if the seller doesn't respond
3. . Report the listing to Amazon
4. . Leave honest feedback to warn others

Stay Safe with Amazon Glitched

We only feature deals from verified sellers and Amazon itself. Our team manually reviews listings to filter out scams before they reach you.