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. ...
1 in 3 Americans Has Fallen for an Online Shopping Scam: Here’s How to Protect Yourself If you shop online—and these days almost everyone does—you’ve likely seen deals that seem too good to be true, messages from unfamiliar sellers, or ads on social media promising steep discounts. A new survey from the Pew Research Center, published in November 2025, puts a number on the risk: about a third of U.S. adults say they have personally experienced an online shopping scam. ...
How to Avoid Fake Prom Dress Websites: A Guide Based on the Latest BBB Warning Intro Prom season is upon us, and for many families that means hunting for the perfect dress online. But the Better Business Bureau (BBB) recently issued an alert for shoppers in the Hudson Valley region—and the warning applies well beyond New York. Scammers are setting up fake websites that look like legitimate prom dress retailers, complete with stolen photos and too-good-to-be-true prices. If you or your teen are shopping for a prom dress online this spring, it’s worth knowing what to watch for before you hand over your payment details. ...
One in Three Americans Has Fallen for an Online Shopping Scam: What to Know If you shop online regularly, you may be surprised—or sadly not—by a new statistic from the Pew Research Center: about a third of U.S. adults say they’ve personally experienced an online shopping scam. That revelation, published in November 2025, confirms that fraud isn’t an edge case anymore; it’s a common risk for ordinary consumers. ...
One in Three Americans Has Been Scammed Shopping Online. Here’s How to Avoid It. If you’ve ever bought something online that never arrived, or clicked a link from a social media ad and ended up on a site that looked real but wasn’t, you’re not alone. New data from the Pew Research Center shows that about a third of Americans say they’ve experienced an online shopping scam. That’s roughly 33 percent of U.S. adults—and the number may be higher since many scams go unreported. ...
1 in 3 Americans Have Been Scammed Online Shopping: Here’s How to Avoid It If you’ve ever bought something online that never arrived, or paid for a product that turned out to be counterfeit, you’re not alone. According to a 2025 Pew Research Center survey, roughly one in three American adults (35 percent) say they have experienced an online shopping scam. That number is high enough that most of us either know someone affected or have been affected ourselves. And with more people buying through social media ads, unfamiliar websites, and peer‑to‑peer marketplaces, the risk isn’t going away. This article explains the most common scams and what you can do to avoid them. ...
How to Avoid Online Shopping Scams: 1 in 3 Americans Have Been Hit If you’ve ever bought something online that never arrived—or worse, handed over your card details to a site that turned out to be fake—you’re not alone. ...
1 in 3 Americans Has Been Scammed Online Shopping — Here’s How to Avoid It If you’ve ever bought something online that never arrived, or paid for a “deal” that turned out to be fake, you’re far from alone. New data from Pew Research Center, published in November 2025, found that about a third of Americans (34%) say they have experienced an online shopping scam. As holiday shopping ramps up, that number is likely to climb. Understanding the most common tricks—and knowing a few simple precautions—can make the difference between a successful purchase and a costly mistake. ...
How to Spot Online Shopping Scams Before They Cost You If you shop online—and most of us do—you have almost certainly encountered a scam attempt. Fake websites, phishing emails, and too-good-to-be-true deals are everywhere. Government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) regularly warn consumers about these threats. Their guidance is especially aimed at veterans and seniors, who are frequent targets, but the advice applies to anyone with a credit card and an internet connection. ...
How to Avoid Mother’s Day Shopping Scams: BBB Alert and Safety Tips With Mother’s Day just days away, many of us are still hunting for the perfect gift online. Scammers know this, and the Better Business Bureau has issued a fresh alert warning shoppers about a spike in cons targeting last-minute buyers. The alert, reported this week by the Daily Herald, highlights fake storefronts, phishing emails, and social media ads that look like legitimate deals but are designed to steal your money or personal information. Here is what you need to know to shop safely. ...