How to Spot and Avoid Shopping Scams This Prime Day Prime Day brings steep discounts—and a flood of scams designed to part you from your money and personal data. Fraudsters know that people are primed for deals and less likely to double-check a link or an email. The good news: you don’t need to be a security expert to shop safely. Here’s what’s happening, why it matters, and nine concrete steps you can take right now. ...
Prime Day Scams: How to Shop Safely and Avoid Getting Tricked Prime Day has become a major event for online shoppers hunting for bargains. But the surge in legitimate deals also draws fraudsters who know you’re expecting a flood of emails and promotional messages. Scammers use this confusion to steal personal information, payment details, or simply take your money and disappear. ...
How to Avoid Scams While Shopping Father’s Day and Prime Day Deals If you are planning to buy gifts for Father’s Day or take advantage of Amazon Prime Day later this summer, you are not alone. According to a recent WRAL report, spending for both events is expected to reach record levels. That kind of activity draws more than just bargain hunters — scammers also ramp up their efforts during these periods, hoping to catch shoppers off guard. ...
How to Spot and Avoid Online Shopping Scams: A Practical Guide Based on Official Advice Online shopping has become second nature for most of us. A few clicks and a package arrives at your door within days. But that convenience also attracts scammers who are constantly refining their tactics. The good news is that federal agencies—including the VA, the Federal Trade Commission, and the FBI—regularly publish clear guidance on how to recognize and avoid these scams. This article pulls together their latest advice, with special attention to veterans and military families, though the tips apply to everyone. ...
1 in 3 Americans Has Been Scammed Shopping Online – Here’s How to Avoid It A recent study from Pew Research Center found that about a third of Americans say they’ve experienced an online shopping scam. That number is high enough to make anyone think twice before hitting “buy now.” The good news is that most of these scams follow predictable patterns, and once you know what to look for, you can avoid them without much effort. ...
How to Spot and Avoid Online Shopping Scams: 1 in 3 Americans Have Been Hit If you shop online—and most of us do—there’s a good chance you’ve encountered a scam attempt. A recent survey from the Pew Research Center found that about a third of Americans say they’ve had an online shopping scam happen to them. That’s not a fringe problem; it’s a mainstream risk that touches millions of households. ...
Don’t Get Scammed on Prime Day: 9 Essential Safety Tips Prime Day is one of the biggest online shopping events of the year, bringing steep discounts on everything from electronics to home goods. But where there are bargains, there are also scammers. Fraudsters know shoppers are looking for deals, and they use that urgency to trick people into handing over their money and personal information. ...
One in Three Americans Has Been Scammed While Shopping Online: How to Protect Yourself If you’ve ever bought something online that never arrived, or paid for a product that turned out to be counterfeit, you’re not alone. A new survey from the Pew Research Center found that about a third of U.S. adults say they’ve experienced an online shopping scam. That number is high enough to suggest that most of us either know someone who’s been burned or have been burned ourselves. ...
1 in 3 Americans Report Online Shopping Scams: Essential Safety Tips If you shop online—and most of us do—there’s a good chance you’ve encountered a scam. According to a November 2025 study from the Pew Research Center, about 33 percent of Americans say they have personally experienced an online shopping scam. That’s one in three people. The findings are a reminder that fraud is not a rare event; it’s a routine risk in digital commerce. ...
3 in 10 Americans Hit by Online Shopping Scams: How to Protect Yourself If you’ve ever clicked “buy” on a site that looked legitimate, only to receive nothing in return, you’re far from alone. According to a November 2025 report from the Pew Research Center, about a third of Americans say they’ve had an online shopping scam happen to them. That’s roughly 33% of U.S. adults—and the number is even higher among frequent shoppers and younger adults. ...