Holiday Shopping Safety

Don’t Get Tricked on Prime Day: 9 Ways to Shop Safely and Avoid Scams Prime Day has become one of the biggest online shopping events of the year, with millions of people hunting for deals on everything from electronics to household goods. Unfortunately, that same flood of bargain hunters also attracts scammers. Fake listings, phishing emails, and fraudulent ads tend to spike during the event, and if you’re not careful, a great deal can turn into a costly mistake. ...

1 in 3 Americans Has Been Scammed While Shopping Online: How to Avoid Being Next Nearly a third of U.S. adults say an online shopping scam has happened to them, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center. With holiday shopping already underway and major sales events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday approaching, the timing of this data is a good reminder to slow down before you click “buy.” ...

1 in 3 Americans has been scammed while shopping online. Here’s how to protect yourself. If you’ve ever clicked “buy” on a deal that seemed a little too good, only to receive nothing or a cheap counterfeit, you’re far from alone. According to a 2025 report from the Pew Research Center, roughly one in three U.S. adults say they’ve had an online shopping scam happen to them. With the holiday buying season fast approaching, that number is worth keeping in mind. ...

1 in 3 Americans Hit by Online Shopping Scams: How to Protect Yourself This Season If you shop online, you are not alone in worrying about getting cheated. According to a November 2025 survey by the Pew Research Center, about a third of U.S. adults say they have personally experienced an online shopping scam. That number jumps during the holiday season, when fake deals and fraudulent storefronts multiply. The good news is that most of these scams follow predictable patterns. Once you know what to look for, you can avoid them. ...

1 in 3 Americans Has Been Hit by an Online Shopping Scam – Here’s How to Avoid It If you shop online, you are not alone in worrying about scams. New data from the Pew Research Center, published in November 2025, confirms that roughly one in three U.S. adults has fallen victim to an online shopping scam. That number is high enough to deserve attention, especially as the holiday shopping season picks up and fraudsters become more active. ...

Avoiding Online Shopping Scams: What the New Pew Data Means for You If you shop online, the numbers are sobering. According to the Pew Research Center, roughly one in three U.S. adults say they have experienced an online shopping scam. That statistic comes from a survey published in late 2025, and it aligns with a broader trend: as online shopping grows, so do the tactics used to defraud buyers. With the holiday season in full swing, it’s worth understanding the scale of the problem and taking a few practical steps to protect yourself. ...

1 in 3 Americans Has Been Scammed While Shopping Online — Here’s What to Know If you’ve ever bought something online that never arrived, or clicked a link in an email that looked like an order confirmation but turned out to be a phishing trap, you’re not alone. According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, about a third of U.S. adults say they have personally experienced an online shopping scam. That’s roughly one out of every three online shoppers — and the numbers are worth paying attention to, especially as holiday shopping season ramps up. ...

Mother’s Day Shopping Scams Are Surging — Here’s How to Spot Them Before You Buy Mother’s Day spending is expected to hit record levels this year, according to a recent report from WREX (May 2026). While that’s good news for retailers, it’s also a predictable signal for scammers looking to cash in. Fraudsters know that shoppers are more likely to click on a deal or open an e-card in the days leading up to the holiday. The question isn’t whether you’ll encounter a scam attempt — it’s whether you’ll recognize it before handing over your money or personal information. ...

How to Spot Mother’s Day Shopping Scams: BBB Alert and Safety Tips If you’re planning to buy a gift for Mother’s Day, you might want to double-check the website or the person you’re dealing with. The Better Business Bureau recently issued a scam alert, reported by the Daily Herald on May 7, 2026, warning that con artists are specifically targeting Mother’s Day shoppers. According to the alert, fraudulent online stores, gift card schemes, and phishing emails are circulating more heavily as the holiday approaches. ...

1 in 3 Americans Have Been Scammed Shopping Online. Here’s How to Avoid It. Online shopping has become so routine that it’s easy to forget how quickly a good deal can turn into a loss. According to a November 2025 report from the Pew Research Center, about a third of Americans say they’ve had an online shopping scam happen to them. That’s not a fringe problem—it’s a widespread threat that touches people across age groups, income levels, and shopping platforms. ...