E-Commerce Security

One in Three Americans Hit by Online Shopping Scams – Here’s How to Avoid Them If you’ve ever been taken in by a too-good-to-be-true online deal, you’re not alone. According to recent data from the Pew Research Center, about a third of U.S. adults say they have experienced an online shopping scam. That’s a striking number, and it lines up with Federal Trade Commission reports showing that online shopping fraud was the second most reported scam category in 2024. While e‑commerce is convenient, the same tools that let you buy anything from a phone also give scammers a direct line to your wallet. This article breaks down what’s happening, why it matters, and what you can actually do about it. ...

How AI-Powered Fake Online Shops Trick You Into Handing Over Payment Data Fake e-commerce sites are nothing new, but scammers are now using artificial intelligence to build storefronts that look far more convincing than the crude imitations of the past. Recent warnings from Thailand’s Anti-Online Crime (AOC) center highlight a surge in these AI-generated shops, which are designed to steal payment card details from unsuspecting shoppers. Here’s what’s happening and how you can avoid becoming a victim. ...

Prime Day Scams Are Exploding: 9 Ways to Keep Your Money Safe Every major online shopping event brings a surge in deals—and a matching surge in scams. Prime Day is no exception. As retailers prepare their promotions, scammers are also ramping up fake websites, phishing emails, and counterfeit listings designed to separate shoppers from their money and personal information. ...

Don’t Get Caught by Prime Day Scams: 9 Tips for Safe Shopping Every year, major sales events like Amazon Prime Day bring a flood of deals — and a flood of scams. Cybercriminals know that shoppers are in a hurry, distracted by discounts, and more likely to let their guard down. According to the Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureau, reports of online shopping fraud spike during these periods. Fake websites, phishing emails, and counterfeit goods become more common. ...

Online Shopping Scams: How to Spot Them and Protect Yourself Online shopping is convenient, but scammers are constantly looking for ways to take advantage of it. Fake websites, phishing emails, and fraudulent payment requests have become more sophisticated, making it harder for consumers to tell what’s real. A recent article from VA News (.gov) highlights the growing threat and offers guidance that applies to anyone shopping online, not just veterans. Here’s what you need to know to keep your money and personal information safe. ...

1 in 3 Americans Has Experienced an Online Shopping Scam — Are You Protected? If you buy things online—whether from major retailers, social media marketplaces, or through a payment app—you’re not alone if something has gone wrong. A new survey from the Pew Research Center found that roughly one in three U.S. adults say they have personally had an online shopping scam happen to them. That’s a high enough number that it’s worth stepping back and understanding what’s really going on—and what you can do to avoid becoming another statistic. ...

One in Three Americans Have Been Scammed While Shopping Online. Here’s What You Can Do. If you’ve ever bought something online that never arrived, or clicked a link that turned out to be fake, you are far from alone. A new survey from Pew Research Center, published in November 2025, found that about a third of U.S. adults say they have personally experienced an online shopping scam. That’s roughly 33 percent of all American adults – a figure that should catch any regular shopper’s attention. ...

Over 30% of Americans Have Been Hit by an Online Shopping Scam – Here’s How to Avoid It Intro If you shop online, you’re not alone in worrying about scams. A recent survey from the Pew Research Center found that roughly one in three U.S. adults has personally experienced an online shopping scam. That’s 32% of respondents, a figure that underscores just how common fraudulent schemes have become in the e-commerce landscape. ...

1 in 3 Americans Has Been Scammed While Shopping Online — Are You Next? A new survey from the Pew Research Center, released in November 2025, puts a number on something many of us have suspected: online shopping scams are not rare. According to the data, about 31 percent of U.S. adults say they have personally experienced an online shopping scam. That’s nearly one in three people. ...

1 in 3 Americans Hit by Online Shopping Scams—Protect Yourself Now If you shop online, you’ve probably seen too-good-to-be-true deals or received an email about a package you never ordered. According to a November 2025 survey by Pew Research Center, about a third of Americans say they’ve had an online shopping scam happen to them. That’s not a niche problem—it’s a widespread threat that affects people across age groups and income levels. This article explains what the data shows, why it matters, and what you can do to avoid becoming part of that statistic. ...