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1 in 3 Americans Have Been Hit by an Online Shopping Scam — How to Protect Yourself If you’ve ever clicked a too-good-to-be-true deal on social media, only to receive nothing or a counterfeit product, you’re far from alone. According to a new survey 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 — a figure that underscores just how widespread fraud has become in the digital marketplace. ...

How to Avoid Online Shopping Scams This Prime Day: BBB’s Top Warning With Amazon Prime Day and competing sales events just around the corner, shoppers are on the lookout for deals. Unfortunately, so are scammers. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued its annual warning, reminding consumers that fraudulent websites, phishing emails, and fake social media ads surge during major shopping events. ...

Amazon Prime Day 2026: BBB warns of common online shopping scams and how to avoid them If you’re planning to take advantage of Amazon Prime Day this week, you’re not alone. Major sales events like this one draw millions of shoppers looking for deals. But they also draw scammers. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning about a rise in fraudulent activity targeting Prime Day shoppers, including fake websites, phishing emails, and too-good-to-be-true offers. Here’s what you need to know to shop safely. ...

How to Avoid Online Shopping Scams This Amazon Prime Day – BBB Tips With Amazon Prime Day just around the corner, millions of shoppers are preparing to snag deals. But the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a reminder that scammers are also gearing up. Past Prime Days have seen a spike in fake websites, phishing emails, and social media ads that look like legitimate offers. The goal is the same: to steal your payment details, login credentials, or personal information. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and how you can protect yourself. ...

One in Three Americans Has Been Scammed While Shopping Online—Here’s How to Stay Safe If you shop online, you’ve probably seen the warnings: deals that seem too good to be true, unfamiliar websites with misspelled logos, ads on social media for products that never arrive. But it’s easy to assume it won’t happen to you. The data suggests otherwise. ...

One in Three Americans Hit by an Online Shopping Scam: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe If you shop online, you’ve probably wondered how many people actually fall for those too-good-to-be-true deals or fake storefronts. According to a November 2025 survey from the Pew Research Center, about a third of American adults say they’ve personally experienced an online shopping scam. That’s roughly 33 percent of U.S. adults—a number that should give any regular online buyer pause. ...

Nearly 1 in 3 Americans Have Been Hit by an Online Shopping Scam: What to Watch For If you’ve ever bought something online that never arrived, or clicked a link in an email that looked like it came from a store you trust, you’re not alone. A recent study from the Pew Research Center found that roughly one in three U.S. adults say they have experienced an online shopping scam. That figure, published in November 2025, puts the problem on a scale that most of us would rather ignore, especially as holiday shopping ramps up. ...

How to Spot and Avoid Online Shopping Scams: Tips for Safer Buying Online shopping is convenient, but it also attracts scammers. Fake websites, phishing emails, and deceptive ads are becoming more common, especially during peak shopping seasons. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently published an alert reminding consumers to stay cautious when shopping online. Below are practical steps to help you identify scams and protect your money. ...

How to Spot Fake Shopping Websites That Are Tricking AI Chatbots Like ChatGPT If you’ve asked ChatGPT for product recommendations lately, you’re not alone. More people are using AI chatbots as shopping assistants—typing in queries like “best wireless earbuds under $100” or “where to buy a reliable camping tent.” The results can feel convenient and human-like. But a growing number of scammers are taking advantage of that trust. ...

1 in 3 Americans Has Been Scammed Shopping Online: What You Can Do If you’ve ever bought something online that never arrived, or paid for a product that turned out to be a counterfeit, you are far from alone. According to a new study from the Pew Research Center published in November 2025, about a third of Americans say they’ve had an online shopping scam happen to them. That figure cuts across age groups, though younger adults and people who use payment apps like Venmo or Cash App report even higher rates of victimization. ...