Fraud Prevention

How to Spot Prime Day Scams: A BBB Warning and Practical Tips for Safe Shopping Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest online shopping events of the year, with millions of consumers hunting for deals. But in late June 2026, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a warning about a surge in scams targeting Prime Day shoppers. According to a report from WBKO, the BBB noted a sharp increase in phishing emails, fake retailer websites, and counterfeit product listings designed to trick bargain hunters. If you’re planning to take advantage of the sales, it pays to know what to look for before you click “buy.” ...

How to Spot Online Shopping Scams This Prime Day (and Every Day) If you’re planning to shop during Amazon Prime Day this week, you’re not alone. Major retailers are running competing sales, and millions of consumers are looking for deals. But scammers are watching too. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning that fraudulent websites, phishing emails, and fake ads are expected to spike alongside the legitimate promotions. ...

How to Spot Online Shopping Scams Before Prime Day (BBB Warning) With Amazon Prime Day drawing near—and major rival sales launching at the same time—the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a reminder that online shopping scams tend to spike during these events. On June 22, 2026, the BBB warned shoppers to stay alert for fake deals, phishing emails, and fraudulent websites designed to look like legitimate retailers. The warning is timely: according to MSN, Prime Day 2026 will run alongside competing sales from other large retailers, giving scammers a wider net to cast. ...

How to Avoid Online Shopping Scams This Prime Day: BBB’s Top Warning With Amazon Prime Day and competing sales events just around the corner, shoppers are on the lookout for deals. Unfortunately, so are scammers. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued its annual warning, reminding consumers that fraudulent websites, phishing emails, and fake social media ads surge during major shopping events. ...

BBB Warns of Online Shopping Scams Ahead of Amazon Prime Day – What You Need to Know With Amazon Prime Day just around the corner, shoppers are already hunting for deals. But scammers are also gearing up, and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning about a surge in online shopping scams targeting Prime Day and other major sales events. The warning, published on June 22, 2026, comes as promotional emails and social media ads flood inboxes and feeds. If you’re planning to shop during Prime Day (or during rival sales that launch at the same time), it pays to know what to watch for. ...

Prime Day scams are coming: How to shop safe and spot fake deals Every year, Amazon Prime Day brings steep discounts and a surge in online shopping. But that same excitement also draws scammers looking to separate shoppers from their money and personal data. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued its usual warning ahead of this year’s event, which runs alongside similar sales from other major retailers. The message is straightforward: be cautious, verify deals, and know the signs of fraud before you click. ...

Avoid These Online Shopping Scams Before Amazon Prime Day Amazon Prime Day 2026 is expected to pull in record spending, but as the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has warned, scammers are already gearing up to exploit the event. Fake deals, phishing emails, and fraudulent websites are circulating, aimed at taking your money or personal information. Here’s what you need to know to shop safely. ...

How to Spot Online Shopping Scams This Prime Day Online sales events like Amazon Prime Day have become a magnet for bargain hunters. They are also a prime time for scammers. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recently issued a warning about the rise in shopping scams timed to coincide with Prime Day and similar promotions. If you plan to take advantage of the deals, it helps to know what to watch for before you click “buy.” ...

BBB Warns: Watch for These Online Shopping Scams Before Prime Day Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest shopping events of the year, and scammers know it. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning that fraudsters are ramping up their efforts to trick shoppers with fake deals, phishing emails, and lookalike websites. For anyone planning to snag a deal, knowing what to watch for can mean the difference between a bargain and a headache. ...

Amazon Prime Day 2026: BBB warns of common online shopping scams and how to avoid them If you’re planning to take advantage of Amazon Prime Day this week, you’re not alone. Major sales events like this one draw millions of shoppers looking for deals. But they also draw scammers. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning about a rise in fraudulent activity targeting Prime Day shoppers, including fake websites, phishing emails, and too-good-to-be-true offers. Here’s what you need to know to shop safely. ...