Fraud Prevention

Fake Aldi Meat Deal on Facebook? It’s a Scam That Steals Your Payment Info If you’ve seen a Facebook post or ad recently offering a box of premium meat from Aldi for an impossibly low price, you are not alone. Security researchers have flagged a scam that uses the promise of cheap groceries to trick people into handing over their credit card details. No meat is delivered. Instead, the scammers walk away with payment information. ...

Facebook ‘cheap meat box’ scam steals your payment info: How to spot it If you’ve seen a Facebook post or ad recently offering a massive discount on Aldi meat boxes—think $50 for $200 worth of beef and chicken—you’re not alone. Security Boulevard reported that this scam is currently circulating on Facebook, tricking shoppers into handing over their credit card details for a deal that doesn’t exist. Here’s what’s happening and how to avoid becoming the next victim. ...

How to Spot and Avoid Online Shopping Scams — Tips from Government Sources Online shopping is convenient, but it also attracts scammers who constantly invent new ways to steal money and personal data. Government agencies such as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Federal Trade Commission regularly issue alerts about recent scams. Understanding what these scams look like and how to react can save you from financial loss and identity theft. ...

How to Spot and Avoid Online Shopping Scams: Essential Tips for Safe Buying Online shopping has become a routine part of life for most people, but scammers are increasingly using fake stores, phishing emails, and social media ads to trick buyers. Recent alerts from government agencies, including a January 2026 advisory from VA News, highlight that these threats are not going away. Here’s what you need to know to shop with confidence and protect your money and personal information. ...

Nearly 1 in 3 Americans Has Been Hit by an Online Shopping Scam — 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 a fake listing, you’re not alone. New research from the Pew Research Center shows that about one in three U.S. adults say they have experienced an online shopping scam. With the holiday season approaching, that number is likely to climb as scammers step up their efforts. ...

Nearly 1 in 3 Americans Report an Online Shopping Scam: How to Stay Safe Online shopping has become second nature for most of us, but with convenience comes risk. According to a 2025 Pew Research Center survey, roughly one in three U.S. adults say they have personally experienced an online shopping scam. That number is a reminder that fraud is not an edge case — it’s a common part of the digital marketplace. ...

One in Three Americans Have Fallen for an Online Shopping Scam – 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. According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, about a third of Americans say they’ve had an online shopping scam happen to them. That figure is striking—and it underscores just how common these schemes have become. ...

1 in 3 Americans Has Been Hit by an Online Shopping Scam: How to Dodge the Next One If you’ve ever clicked “buy” on a deal that seemed too good to be true only to receive nothing—or a fake product—you’re far from alone. A new survey from the Pew Research Center found that roughly one in three U.S. adults say they have personally experienced an online shopping scam. That’s about 33% of the adult population. And as holiday shopping ramps up, the numbers are worth paying attention to. ...

Online Shopping Scams Are More Common Than You Think — How to Spot and Avoid Them The numbers are sobering: about a third of Americans say they have experienced an online shopping scam, according to a November 2025 Pew Research Center study. If you have not yet encountered one, the odds suggest you probably will – especially as holiday shopping moves online and fraudsters sharpen their tactics. ...

How to Spot Shopping Scams on Facebook and Instagram (Even as Authorities Scrutinize Meta) If you’ve ever bought something through Facebook Marketplace or clicked an Instagram ad for a too-good deal, you’re not alone. These platforms have become huge marketplaces, but they’ve also become hunting grounds for scammers. Recently, Dutch authorities made it clear they think Meta isn’t doing enough to stop online shopping fraud. While regulators push for change, the reality is that most of the responsibility still falls on shoppers themselves. ...