Online Shopping Scams

Why Online Shoppers Keep Falling for Scams (and How to Stop) You’ve probably seen the warnings: “This site may be fraudulent,” “Suspicious link,” “Deal too good to be true.” Yet many of us click anyway. A recent report from cybersecurity firm KnowBe4 suggests that online shoppers are increasingly ignoring these red flags, especially as the holiday shopping season ramps up. Understanding why that happens — and what you can do about it — might save you money, time, and a lot of frustration. ...

How to Outsmart Amazon Prime Day Scammers: Tips to Shop Safely Amazon Prime Day brings steep discounts—and unfortunately, a surge in scams designed to separate you from your money and personal data. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a warning ahead of the 2026 Prime Day sales, noting that phishing emails, fake websites, and counterfeit listings spike around major shopping events. This guide covers the most common tricks scammers use and what you can do to protect yourself. ...

How to Outsmart Amazon Prime Day Scams: BBB Warning and Safety Tips Amazon Prime Day is a magnet for bargain hunters—and for scammers. With the event launching alongside other major sales in 2026, the Better Business Bureau has issued a fresh warning about the rise in fraudulent offers, phishing emails, and fake sellers. Here’s what you need to know to keep your money and data safe. ...

Why Online Shoppers Are Tuning Out Scam Warnings (And How to Stay Safe) Intro Just about everyone who shops online has seen them: the pop‑up warning that a site is suspicious, a browser flag on a link, an email from a retailer that feels slightly off. Many of us click through anyway. A new report from KnowBe4 finds that during peak shopping seasons, consumers are increasingly ignoring these signals—a phenomenon security researchers call “warning fatigue.” Understanding why we tune out these alerts is the first step to building better shopping habits. ...

How to Avoid Online Shopping Scams This Prime Day Amazon Prime Day is here, and while that means steep discounts on thousands of items, it also means scammers are working overtime to separate you from your money. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a warning on June 22, 2026, noting a surge in online shopping scams tied to the event. Here’s what you need to know to shop safely. ...

Don’t Get Scammed on Prime Day: 5 Simple Ways to Shop Safely Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest shopping events of the year, and scammers know it. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a fresh warning on June 22, 2026, reminding shoppers that fraudsters ramp up fake deals, phishing emails, and lookalike websites right before the sales begin. If you’re planning to take advantage of Prime Day discounts, it’s worth taking a few minutes to understand the most common tricks—and how to avoid them. ...

BBB Warns: Watch Out for These Online Shopping Scams Before Amazon Prime Day Amazon Prime Day is a major shopping event that draws millions of bargain hunters. But the same surge of deals also attracts scammers looking to take advantage of rushed, distracted shoppers. This week, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a warning about the types of fraud that tend to spike in the lead-up to Prime Day. Here’s what you need to know to keep your money and personal information safe. ...

Shop Safe on Prime Day: 5 Online Shopping Scams to Watch For Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest shopping events of the year. That also makes it one of the busiest times for scammers. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning ahead of this year’s Prime Day, reminding shoppers that fake deals, lookalike websites, and phishing emails tend to spike during the event. ...

How to Spot Online Shopping Scams This Prime Day: Tips from the BBB Amazon Prime Day is here, and along with the wave of legitimate deals comes a predictable surge in shopping scams. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued its annual warning, reminding consumers that scammers capitalize on the excitement of major sales events. If you’re planning to shop this week, knowing what to look for can save you money and frustration. ...

Watch Out for These Amazon Prime Day Scams, Warns BBB Amazon Prime Day 2026 is around the corner, and along with the doorbuster deals comes a wave of scams designed to separate you from your money. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a warning in late June, noting that fraudulent offers, phishing emails, and fake websites tend to spike during major sales events. If you’re planning to shop this Prime Day—or any of the competing sales from other retailers—it pays to know what to look for. ...