BBB Alerts

How to Spot Fake Prom Dress Websites: A BBB Warning for Shoppers Prom season can already be expensive enough without falling victim to a scam. This spring, the Better Business Bureau issued an alert for shoppers in the Hudson Valley, New York, warning about fraudulent websites posing as legitimate prom dress retailers. The alert describes sites that use official-looking logos, stolen product photos, and extremely low prices to lure in customers—then either deliver nothing, ship a cheap knockoff, or simply disappear after taking payment. ...

Prom Dress Scams Are on the Rise: How to Avoid Fake Websites This Season Prom season is here, and scammers are setting up fake online dress retailers to take advantage of shoppers hunting for deals. The Better Business Bureau recently issued an alert to consumers in New York’s Hudson Valley region after detecting a wave of fraudulent sites targeting prom shoppers. While the warning was localized, the problem is national. If you or your teenager are planning to buy a prom dress online this spring, knowing the warning signs can save you money and frustration. ...

Fake Prom Dress Websites Are Popping Up – How to Avoid Getting Scammed What’s happening The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued an alert in early May 2026 warning shoppers in the Hudson Valley about fraudulent websites selling prom dresses. These sites appear legitimate at first glance but are designed to steal money and personal information. While the alert originated in New York, the scam pattern is not localized—similar fake storefronts have appeared nationwide during prom season. ...

Fake Prom Dress Websites Are Everywhere — Here’s How to Avoid Them Prom season is here, and across the country, high school students and their families are searching for the perfect dress online. Unfortunately, scammers know this too. Every spring, a wave of fake e-commerce sites springs up, offering stunning gowns at suspiciously low prices. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued alerts about these fraudulent stores in multiple regions, including a recent warning for shoppers in the Hudson Valley area of New York. ...

How to Avoid Fake Prom Dress Websites This Season Prom season is around the corner, and with it comes a familiar wave of online shopping scams. Every year, scammers set up fake websites that appear to sell prom dresses at steep discounts, only to take shoppers’ money and deliver nothing. Recent alerts from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) serve as a timely reminder that these scams are active right now. ...

How to Spot Fake Prom Dress Websites: BBB Alert & Safety Tips The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recently issued an alert warning shoppers in the Hudson Valley about fake prom dress websites. These sites appear legitimate at first glance but are designed to take your money and deliver nothing—or a cheap knockoff. While the alert focuses on the Hudson Valley, this type of scam is common across the country, especially as prom season picks up. ...

BBB Warns: Fake Prom Dress Websites Are Scamming Shoppers – Here’s How to Avoid Them The Better Business Bureau has issued a fresh alert about fraudulent websites that target shoppers looking for prom dresses. According to a report by 101.5 WPDH, the BBB specifically warned consumers in the Hudson Valley, but the scams are widespread and tend to peak during prom season (April through May). These sites look legitimate at first glance, but they are designed to take your payment and never deliver the dress. ...

How to Spot Fake Prom Dress Websites This Season: BBB Warning As prom season approaches, the Better Business Bureau has issued an alert for shoppers in the Hudson Valley and beyond. Scammers are setting up fake prom dress websites designed to look legitimate, often with stolen photos and deep discounts, to trick people into handing over money and personal information. ...

How to Spot Mother’s Day Shopping Scams: A BBB Alert Guide Scammers are out in full force ahead of Mother’s Day. With shoppers hunting for gifts, con artists are deploying fake websites, phishing emails, and fraudulent social media ads designed to steal money and personal information. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued an alert on May 7, 2026, detailing the most common schemes and how to avoid them. Here’s what you need to know to shop safely this year. ...

Mother’s Day Scams Are Rising: How to Shop Safely and Avoid Getting Tricked Mother’s Day is one of the busiest shopping periods of the year, and scammers know it. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning that con artists are actively targeting people looking for gifts for their mothers and mother figures. Based on complaints logged in the BBB Scam Tracker, the agency says fraudulent activity—fake websites, phishing messages, and gift card swindles—spikes every year around this holiday. Knowing what to look for can save you money and frustration. ...