Fraud Prevention

How to Spot Online Shopping Scams Before Prime Day Amazon Prime Day is almost here, and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued its annual warning about scams that spike during major sales events. With more shoppers hunting for deals, scammers are pushing fake websites, phishing emails, and social media ads that look legitimate but are designed to steal your money or personal information. Here is a practical guide to help you spot these scams and shop safely. ...

How Real-Time Validation Stops Business Email Compromise Business email compromise (BEC) remains one of the costliest forms of cyber fraud. In a BEC attack, a criminal impersonates a trusted vendor, executive, or partner and tricks someone into wiring money or changing payment details. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reports that BEC losses have exceeded tens of billions of dollars in recent years, and the problem is getting worse. A Trustpair report from January 2026 found that 71% of U.S. companies reported an increase in fraud attacks, with AI making these scams more convincing. ...

Business Email Compromise: Why Real-Time Validation Is Your Best Defense Introduction If your company processes any payments by email—and most do—you are a target. Business email compromise (BEC) is not a new scam, but it is evolving faster than most defenses. Attackers no longer rely solely on typosquatted domains and urgent requests from “the CEO.” They now use AI-generated voice clones, deepfake video calls, and carefully researched vendor relationships to trick employees into wiring money to the wrong account. ...

How Real-Time Validation Can Stop Business Email Compromise (BEC) Business email compromise (BEC)—where an attacker impersonates a trusted vendor, executive, or colleague to trick someone into sending money or sensitive data—is on the rise. According to a 2025 report by Trustpair, 71% of U.S. companies reported an increase in BEC attacks. Larger banks, including J.P. Morgan, have begun recommending real-time validation as a practical countermeasure. This article explains what real-time validation is, why it matters, and how you can start using it today. ...

How to Spot Online Shopping Scams Before Amazon Prime Day (BBB Warning) If you are planning to shop during Amazon Prime Day this week, it is worth taking a few minutes to review the latest warning from the Better Business Bureau. Scammers know that major sales events create a sense of urgency, and they use that to trick shoppers into giving up their money or personal information. ...

How to Spot Prime Day Shopping Scams and Keep Your Money Safe Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest online shopping events of the year. With millions of people hunting for deals, scammers know this is a perfect moment to strike. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recently issued a warning about the rise in online shopping scams tied to Prime Day. If you’re planning to shop the sales, it helps to know what kinds of tricks are out there and how to avoid them. ...

How to Spot Online Shopping Scams Ahead of Prime Day Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest online shopping events of the year, and scammers know it. With millions of shoppers hunting for deals, fraudulent websites, phishing emails, and too-good-to-be-true offers proliferate. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning about increased scam activity around Prime Day, urging consumers to stay vigilant. ...

BBB Warns: Watch Out for These Online Shopping Scams Before Prime Day Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest online shopping events of the year—and criminals know it. Every major sale period brings a predictable surge in phishing emails, fake websites, and fraudulent ads. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a formal warning in June 2026, urging shoppers to stay alert as scammers ramp up efforts ahead of Prime Day. ...

Amazon Scams Are Everywhere: How to Spot a Fake Order or Account Alert Scammers love impersonating well-known brands, and few names work better than Amazon. With hundreds of millions of active customers, the platform is a natural target. Fraudsters send fake order confirmations for expensive items you never bought, claim your account is suspended, or pose as customer service to “refund” you money—only to steal it instead. These attacks are persistent, varied, and often convincing. But once you know what to look for, they’re also fairly easy to spot. ...

How to Spot Amazon Impersonation Scams (Before You Lose Money) If you’ve ever received an email about a suspicious Amazon purchase you didn’t make, or a text warning that your account will be suspended unless you call a number immediately, you’re not alone. Scammers have been impersonating Amazon for years, and the problem shows no sign of slowing. A recent Daily Herald report notes that Amazon remains one of the most frequently impersonated companies by scammers. A separate article from SMH.com.au also includes Amazon-related scams among four schemes that can cost people thousands of dollars. ...