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Prom Dress Scams Are Everywhere – Here’s How to Avoid Them Prom season is in full swing, and if you’re hunting for the perfect dress online, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, scammers are counting on it. The Better Business Bureau recently issued an alert for the Hudson Valley region warning shoppers about fraudulent websites that take your money and never deliver. While the alert originated locally, the problem is nationwide, and it pays to know the warning signs before you click “buy.” ...

BBB Warns: Fake Prom Dress Websites Are Scamming Shoppers – Here’s How to Avoid Them The Better Business Bureau has issued a fresh alert about fraudulent websites that target shoppers looking for prom dresses. According to a report by 101.5 WPDH, the BBB specifically warned consumers in the Hudson Valley, but the scams are widespread and tend to peak during prom season (April through May). These sites look legitimate at first glance, but they are designed to take your payment and never deliver the dress. ...

How to Spot Fake Prom Dress Websites This Season: BBB Warning As prom season approaches, the Better Business Bureau has issued an alert for shoppers in the Hudson Valley and beyond. Scammers are setting up fake prom dress websites designed to look legitimate, often with stolen photos and deep discounts, to trick people into handing over money and personal information. ...

How to Spot Fake Prom Dress Websites: BBB Warning and Shopping Tips Prom season is a busy time for shoppers, especially in the Hudson Valley where the Better Business Bureau recently issued an alert about fake websites that target teens and parents looking for prom dresses. These scam sites look legitimate at first glance, but they are designed to take your money and deliver nothing in return. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and how you can protect yourself. ...

How to Spot Fake Prom Dress Websites This Season – A Guide for Shoppers Prom season is a busy time for high school students and their families, and scammers know it. Across the Hudson Valley, the Better Business Bureau has warned shoppers about fraudulent websites that appear to sell prom dresses at bargain prices but instead take the money and deliver nothing. These sites can look convincing, but they follow predictable patterns. Knowing what to look for can save you from losing both money and time. ...

Don’t Get Scammed Buying a Prom Dress Online: How to Spot Fake Websites Prom season is a busy time for high school students and parents. It’s also a busy time for scammers. The Better Business Bureau recently sent out an alert — including one covered by 101.5 WPDH — warning shoppers in the Hudson Valley about fake prom dress websites that take your money and deliver nothing, or a cheap knock‑off that looks nothing like the photo. ...

Mother’s Day Scams: How to Spot Fake Shops and Phony Deals With Mother’s Day just days away, millions of shoppers are hunting for last‑minute gifts—flowers, jewelry, electronics, and personalized items. Scammers know this, and they’re already flooding inboxes and social media feeds with too‑good‑to‑be‑true offers. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a fresh alert warning consumers about a spike in fraudulent online stores, phishing emails, and counterfeit goods targeting holiday shoppers. ...

A Third of Us Have Been Scammed Online Shopping — Here’s What to Watch For If you’ve ever bought something online that never arrived, or paid for a deal that turned out too good to be true, you’re far from alone. According to a new report from Pew Research Center, roughly one in three Americans say they’ve experienced an online shopping scam. That figure covers everything from a fraudulent website to a phishing email that looked like a legitimate store. ...

1 in 3 Americans Hit by Online Shopping Scams: How to Protect Yourself This Holiday Season The holiday shopping season is in full swing. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are almost here, and retailers are pushing deals across every channel. But scammers are working just as hard. A new survey from the Pew Research Center, released in November 2025, found that approximately one in three U.S. adults say they have experienced an online shopping scam. That’s a striking figure, and it ought to give anyone pause before clicking “buy.” ...

1 in 3 Americans Have Been Hit by an Online Shopping Scam – Here’s How to Spot One If you’ve ever bought something online that never arrived, or clicked a too-good-to-be-true deal that turned out to be fake, you’re not alone. A new study from the Pew Research Center, released in November 2025, found that about one in three U.S. adults say they have experienced an online shopping scam. That’s a staggering number, and it comes at a time when holiday shopping peaks and scam attempts surge. ...