1 in 3 Americans Has Been Hit by an Online Shopping Scam – Here’s How to Protect Yourself

1 in 3 Americans Has Been Hit by an Online Shopping Scam – Here’s How to Protect Yourself New Pew Research Center data shows the problem is widespread. Knowing what to look for can save you money and frustration. ...

May 16, 2026 · 5 min · BriefArc Desk

1 in 3 Americans Have Fallen for an Online Shopping Scam: How to Protect Yourself

1 in 3 Americans Have Experienced an Online Shopping Scam: What to Watch For A new survey from Pew Research Center shows that roughly one in three U.S. adults say they have personally been the victim of an online shopping scam. That figure is a reminder that fraudulent sellers and fake storefronts are not rare anomalies – they are a routine hazard for anyone buying goods or services over the internet. The risk is especially high during busy shopping periods, when people are browsing quickly and may let their guard down. ...

May 10, 2026 · 4 min · BriefArc Desk

New FTC Data Reveals Top Scams to Watch in 2026

What the FTC’s Latest Webinar Tells Us About Scam Trends in 2026 Every year during National Consumer Protection Week, the Federal Trade Commission holds webinars to brief the public on the latest fraud data. The 2026 edition, held in early March, focused on three emerging scam categories that consumers need to know about: AI-powered fraud, payment app scams, and schemes specifically targeting military families. ...

April 25, 2026 · 3 min · BriefArc Desk