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How to Spot Fake Prom Dress Websites: A BBB Warning for Shoppers Prom season can already be expensive enough without falling victim to a scam. This spring, the Better Business Bureau issued an alert for shoppers in the Hudson Valley, New York, warning about fraudulent websites posing as legitimate prom dress retailers. The alert describes sites that use official-looking logos, stolen product photos, and extremely low prices to lure in customers—then either deliver nothing, ship a cheap knockoff, or simply disappear after taking payment. ...

How to Spot Fake Prom Dress Websites: BBB Warning and Tips Prom season is around the corner, and for many families in the Hudson Valley that means searching online for the perfect dress. But the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a local alert about scam websites that imitate legitimate prom dress retailers. These sites take payments and disappear—leaving shoppers with no dress and no refund. ...

How to Spot Fake Prom Dress Websites: A Scam Alert for Online Shoppers If you’ve started shopping for prom or another formal event, you’ve probably noticed dozens of websites offering dresses at prices that look too good to be true. Recently, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a specific alert about fake prom dress websites targeting shoppers in New York’s Hudson Valley. But this kind of scam isn’t limited to one region. As prom season heats up across the country, fraudulent clothing sites tend to multiply. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and how you can protect yourself—or your money—if you stumble into one of these traps. ...

How to Avoid Online Shopping Scams: What the Data Shows and What You Can Do If you shop online, you are not alone in worrying about getting scammed. A recent survey from the Pew Research Center, published in November 2025, found that roughly one in three Americans say they have experienced an online shopping scam firsthand. That figure is worth pausing over, especially as the holiday shopping season ramps up and scam artists become more active. ...

Fake Prom Dress Websites: How to Spot a Scam and Protect Your Money Prom season is a busy time for online shopping, and unfortunately, it’s also a prime opportunity for scammers. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recently issued an alert warning shoppers in the Hudson Valley about fake prom dress websites that are designed to steal money and personal information. While the alert focused on that region, the threat is nationwide. Any parent or teen searching for that perfect dress at a bargain price could stumble into a trap. Here’s what you need to know to shop safely. ...

Prom Dress Scams Are on the Rise: How to Avoid Fake Websites This Season Prom season is here, and scammers are setting up fake online dress retailers to take advantage of shoppers hunting for deals. The Better Business Bureau recently issued an alert to consumers in New York’s Hudson Valley region after detecting a wave of fraudulent sites targeting prom shoppers. While the warning was localized, the problem is national. If you or your teenager are planning to buy a prom dress online this spring, knowing the warning signs can save you money and frustration. ...

1 in 3 Americans have fallen for an online shopping scam – here’s how to avoid being next If you’ve ever clicked a too-good-to-be-true deal on social media or received an email that looked like it came from a major retailer, you’re not alone. New research from the Pew Research Center shows that roughly one in three U.S. adults say they have experienced an online shopping scam. That number is a reminder that scammers are getting better at what they do—and that most of us are not as careful as we think. ...

How to Spot Fake Prom Dress Websites Before You Get Scammed Prom season is in full swing, and for many families that means searching for the perfect dress online. But the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning that scammers are taking advantage of the rush, setting up fake websites that look legitimate but are designed to steal your money and personal information. An alert recently published by 101.5 WPDH detailed how these fraudulent sites are targeting shoppers in the Hudson Valley, though the problem is national. Here’s what you need to know to avoid getting taken. ...

How to Spot Fake Prom Dress Websites and Avoid Scams This Season Prom season is a stressful enough time for families without having to worry about losing money to a fraudulent website. Every spring, scammers set up fake online stores that offer prom dresses at deep discounts, only to disappear after taking payment—or worse, steal personal and financial information for identity theft. A recent alert from the Better Business Bureau serving the Hudson Valley region highlights this exact problem, but the threat is national. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and how you can protect yourself. ...

How to Spot Fake Prom Dress Websites (and Avoid Getting Scammed) Prom season is here, and with it comes a familiar wave of scams. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recently issued an alert for shoppers in the Hudson Valley, warning about fake prom dress websites that are popping up to steal money and personal information. While the alert is regional, the pattern is national. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and how you can protect yourself or your teen. ...