E-Commerce Scams

One in Three Americans Hit by an Online Shopping Scam: How to Protect Yourself If you’ve ever bought something online that never arrived, or landed on a website that looked legitimate but turned out to be fake, you’re not alone. New data from the Pew Research Center shows that about a third of Americans say they have experienced an online shopping scam. That statistic is a useful reminder that these scams are not rare exceptions—they are a regular risk for anyone who shops online. ...

Bought It, Never Got It: How Online Shopping Scams Are Evolving If you have ever placed an order online, received a convincing tracking link, and then waited weeks for a package that never arrived, you are not alone. Online shopping scams are becoming more frequent—and more difficult to spot. Scammers are moving beyond obvious phishing emails into tactics that mimic legitimate sellers, delivery services, and even trusted marketplaces. Understanding how these scams work is the first step to avoiding them. ...