BBB Warning

How to Spot Online Shopping Scams Before You Click ‘Buy’ This 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) has issued its annual warning about a surge in shopping scams timed to coincide with major sales events like Prime Day. The goal: trick shoppers into handing over money or personal information through fake deals, phishing emails, and counterfeit goods. ...

BBB Warns: Watch Out for These Online Shopping Scams Before Prime Day The Better Business Bureau has issued a warning about a rise in online shopping scams just ahead of Amazon Prime Day. For shoppers planning to hunt for deals, this alert is a timely reminder that not every offer is what it seems. ...

Prime Day Scams Are Everywhere – Here’s How to Shop Safely Big sales events like Amazon Prime Day are a magnet for bargain hunters. Unfortunately, they’re also a magnet for scammers. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued its annual warning about the uptick in online shopping scams that tend to spike around these high-traffic shopping days. With fake websites, phishing emails, and counterfeit goods circulating, a little caution can save you both money and frustration. ...

BBB Warns: Watch Out for These Scams Before Amazon Prime Day Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest shopping events of the year, and retailers are already promoting early deals. But scammers see the surge in online traffic as an opportunity, too. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recently issued a warning about an increase in shopping-related fraud ahead of this year’s Prime Day, advising consumers to be extra cautious when clicking links or buying from unfamiliar sellers. ...

Shop Safe on Prime Day: How to Spot and Avoid Online Shopping Scams Amazon Prime Day has become one of the biggest online shopping events of the year. Millions of consumers hunt for deals on electronics, home goods, and other products, often under tight time limits. Unfortunately, that same sense of urgency and excitement also attracts scammers. ...

How to Spot Online Shopping Scams This Amazon Prime Day – A BBB Guide Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest online shopping events of the year. It’s also a prime opportunity for scammers. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a warning in June 2026, alerting shoppers to a surge in fraudulent websites, phishing emails, and fake deals designed to steal your money or personal information. Here’s what you need to know to shop safely. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Prime Day Scams Are on the Rise – Here’s How to Avoid Them, According to the BBB Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest shopping events of the year, and scammers know it. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a warning in late June 2026, ahead of the anticipated sales event, urging shoppers to be extra cautious. Prime Day fraud is not new, but each year the tactics get a little more convincing. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and what you can do to keep your money and personal information safe. ...

Amazon Prime Day Scams: What to Watch For (BBB Warning) With Amazon Prime Day just around the corner—scheduled for later this week, according to multiple reports—shoppers are getting ready for steep discounts. Scammers are also getting ready. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a warning on June 22, 2026, noting that fraudsters routinely ramp up fake deals, phishing emails, and lookalike websites during major sales events. ...