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How to Spot and Avoid Online Shopping Scams This Prime Day As Amazon Prime Day approaches, shoppers are on the lookout for bargains. Unfortunately, scammers are also gearing up. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a warning in late June 2026 about a spike in fraudulent activity tied to the event. With fake websites, phishing emails, and counterfeit products cropping up, knowing how to shop safely can save you money and protect your personal data. ...

How to Spot Companies That Actually Protect Your Data in the AI Era Every week there’s a new AI tool promising to save you time, organize your photos, or help you write better. As these services multiply, so do their privacy policies—and it’s getting harder to tell which companies genuinely care about your data and which treat it as a free resource for training their next model. ...

Amazon Prime Day Scams Are on the Rise: How to Shop Safely (BBB Warning) Prime Day deals can be tempting, but scammers know that too. Just ahead of Amazon’s flagship sales event—this year scheduled for mid-July—the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning about a surge in online shopping scams. These frauds are designed to steal both your money and your personal information. Here’s what you need to know and how to shop safely. ...

How to Spot Amazon Prime Day Scams: BBB’s Top Warning Signs Amazon Prime Day brings steep discounts and tight deadlines—and scammers know it. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns of online shopping scams ahead of Amazon Prime Day, pointing to a surge in fake deals, phishing emails, and fraudulent websites targeting bargain hunters. If you plan to shop during the event, knowing how to separate legitimate offers from traps can save you money and personal information. ...

How to Avoid Online Shopping Scams This Amazon Prime Day Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest online shopping events of the year, drawing millions of bargain hunters. But it also draws scammers. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning about an increase in online shopping scams tied to Prime Day. If you plan to shop this year, a few precautions can help you avoid losing money or sharing sensitive information. ...

Why AI Governance Is Landing on Privacy’s Desk (and What to Do About It) What happened A growing chorus of voices in the data protection world is pointing to the same trend: AI governance responsibilities are being handed to privacy teams. The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) has published several pieces on the subject, most notably “When AI governance lands on privacy’s desk” and “No new acronyms required: Governing AI without ‘AI law’.” The message is clear: organisations are not waiting for dedicated AI legislation. Instead, they are leaning on existing privacy frameworks—GDPR, CCPA, and others—to manage the risks that AI systems introduce. ...

How to Spot and Avoid Online Shopping Scams This Amazon Prime Day Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner. For shoppers, that means big discounts and limited-time deals. For scammers, it means a surge in opportunities to trick people out of their money and personal information. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning about this predictable uptick in fraud, and knowing what to look for can keep your shopping experience safe. ...

How to Spot Online Shopping Scams Before Amazon Prime Day Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest online shopping events of the year. For scammers, it’s also one of the busiest. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recently issued a warning about a surge in fake websites, phishing emails, and too-good-to-be-true deals targeting shoppers ahead of the event. If you’re planning to take advantage of the sales, it helps to know what to look for—and what to avoid. ...

When AI Governance Lands on Privacy’s Desk: What It Means for Your Personal Data If you’ve used a chatbot, a smart assistant, or even a website’s product recommendation engine, you’ve already touched AI. Now, governments and regulators are catching up. The phrase “AI governance” has moved from technical conferences into lawmaking halls—and it’s landing squarely on the desks of privacy professionals. For ordinary consumers, that shift matters more than the headlines suggest. ...

Spot These 6 Amazon Prime Day Scams Before You Click ‘Buy’ Amazon Prime Day—this year scheduled for mid-July—is one of the biggest online shopping events of the year. Unfortunately, it also brings a predictable surge in scams. The Better Business Bureau has issued a warning: fraudsters are already ramping up their efforts to trick shoppers with fake deals, phishing emails, and counterfeit listings. Here’s what’s happening and, more importantly, how to keep your money and personal information safe. ...