Online Shopping Safety

Mother’s Day Scams Are Rising: How to Shop Safely and Avoid Getting Tricked Mother’s Day is one of the busiest shopping periods of the year, and scammers know it. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning that con artists are actively targeting people looking for gifts for their mothers and mother figures. Based on complaints logged in the BBB Scam Tracker, the agency says fraudulent activity—fake websites, phishing messages, and gift card swindles—spikes every year around this holiday. Knowing what to look for can save you money and frustration. ...

Mother’s Day Shopping Scams Are on the Rise: How to Shop Safely This Year Introduction Mother’s Day is one of the biggest spending occasions of the year, and scammers know it. With record amounts expected to flow into online gift purchases, fraudsters are rolling out fake deals, phishing emails, and gift card tricks aimed at parting shoppers from their money. This article explains what’s happening, why it should matter to you, and most importantly, what you can do to shop safely. ...

Watch Out for These Mother’s Day Shopping Scams, Warns BBB Mother’s Day is one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year, and scammers know it. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued an alert on May 7, 2026, warning that con artists are actively targeting shoppers with fake deals, phishing emails, and fraudulent delivery offers. If you’re buying gifts this week, a few minutes of caution can save you money and frustration. ...

AI Shopping and Privacy: What You Need to Know to Shop Safely Online shopping has become increasingly intertwined with artificial intelligence. From product recommendations and chatbots to virtual try-ons and price tracking, AI tools promise speed and convenience. But a recent survey from eMarketer confirms what many shoppers already feel: data privacy is their biggest fear when using these features—by a wide margin. If you’re concerned about your personal information while taking advantage of AI shopping aids, you’re not alone. The good news is that you can take practical steps to protect yourself without giving up the conveniences you value. ...

Afraid of AI Shopping? Here’s How to Keep Your Data Safe While Using It If you’ve used an online retailer lately, you’ve probably encountered AI tools: product recommendations that seem to know what you want, a chatbot that pops up to answer questions, or a visual search that lets you snap a photo of an item and find it for sale. These features can be convenient, but they also come with a price: your personal data. ...

Afraid AI Shopping Tools Will Steal Your Data? Here’s How to Shop Safely Intro You click “recommend for me” on a product page, and within seconds a chatbot suggests a jacket you’d actually wear. AI shopping tools are convenient, but they come with a cost: your personal data. A new survey from eMarketer confirms that data privacy is shoppers’ biggest fear when using AI for shopping—by a wide margin. The concern is not unfounded. AI assistants, virtual try-ons, and personalized recommendations often collect far more information than you might realize: browsing history, purchase records, location, voice commands, and even facial measurements. ...