1 in 3 Americans Hit by Online Shopping Scams: How to Protect Yourself This Season
1 in 3 Americans Hit by Online Shopping Scams: How to Protect Yourself This Season If you’ve ever clicked on a “too good to be true” deal and ended up with nothing but an empty bank account, you’re far from alone. A new study from Pew Research Center published in November 2025 found that roughly one in three U.S. adults—34 percent—say they have personally experienced an online shopping scam. With the holiday shopping season in full swing and deals flooding your inbox, that number is likely to rise. Here’s what you need to know about the most common scams and how to avoid becoming the next statistic. ...