Watch Out for Scams and Stay Safe While Online Shopping: A Practical Guide Online shopping is convenient, but it also attracts scammers looking to steal your money or personal information. Each year, government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issue alerts about common tactics. Whether you’re a frequent buyer or an occasional browser, knowing what to look for can save you from financial loss and identity theft. ...
Nearly 1 in 3 Americans Hit by an Online Shopping Scam – Here’s How to Protect Yourself If you’ve ever bought something online that never arrived, or clicked a link in an email that turned out to be a phishing trap, you’re not alone. According to a November 2025 survey from the Pew Research Center, about one in three U.S. adults say they’ve personally experienced an online shopping scam. That number climbs even higher among younger adults and people who shop online frequently. ...
Almost 1 in 3 Americans Have Been Scammed Shopping Online: Here’s How to Protect Yourself If you’ve ever clicked a too-good-to-be-true ad on social media or bought something from an unfamiliar website only to receive nothing—or a counterfeit—you are far from alone. A recent Pew Research Center survey found that about a third of Americans say they’ve had an online shopping scam happen to them. That figure puts the problem squarely in the mainstream, not on the fringes of the internet. ...