Why Shoppers Are Ignoring Online Scam Warnings (And How to Spot Them Anyway)

Why Shoppers Are Ignoring Online Scam Warnings (And How to Spot Them Anyway) You’ve seen them: pop‑up banners that say “This site may not be secure,” browser warnings about phishing pages, or email flags that read “This message looks suspicious.” Most of us claim to know better. Yet a recent report from KnowBe4 suggests that online shoppers are skipping past those warnings more often than ever—sometimes even after they’ve been burned before. ...

June 26, 2026 · 4 min · BriefArc Desk