How to Spot and Avoid the Latest Google Scam (It Looks Legitimate) A new phishing campaign targeting Google users has been circulating, and it’s unusually convincing. The emails and fake login pages replicate Google’s branding nearly perfectly, making it easy to mistake them for the real thing. Here’s what’s happening, why it works, and how to keep your account safe. ...
This New Google Phishing Scam Looks Real – How to Spot It and Stay Safe A convincing new phishing campaign is making the rounds, designed to look exactly like a legitimate Google security alert. If you receive an unexpected notification claiming unusual activity on your account, it’s worth pausing before clicking anything. ...
Watch Out for These Online Shopping Scams – and How to Shop Safely Online shopping has become a routine part of life, but scammers are constantly finding new ways to trick shoppers out of their money and personal information. Recent warnings from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) remind us that these threats are real—especially for veterans and others who receive government benefits. With the holiday season approaching and deals appearing year-round, it pays to know what to look for. ...
Online Shopping Scams Are Everywhere: How to Spot and Avoid Them In January 2026, the Department of Veterans Affairs published a straightforward reminder: scammers are actively targeting online shoppers, and the risks don’t disappear after the holidays. The VA News alert, titled “Watch out for scams and stay safe while online shopping,” highlights a reality that applies to everyone, not just veterans. Fraudsters continuously refine their tactics, and even cautious buyers can get caught off guard. ...
New Pew Data Reveals How Common Online Shopping Scams Are — and How to Avoid Them If you’ve ever clicked a too-good-to-be-true deal, only to realize later that the site was fake or the product never arrived, you’re far from alone. A new study from the Pew Research Center found that about one in three American adults say they have experienced an online shopping scam. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just around the corner, scammers are stepping up their efforts. Here’s what the data tells us and, more importantly, how you can protect your money. ...
How to Spot and Avoid Online Shopping Scams — Practical Tips to Keep Your Money Safe Online shopping is fast and convenient, but it also attracts scammers looking to steal your payment details, personal information, or even your identity. Reports from VA News (.gov) repeatedly warn consumers about schemes targeting everyone, especially veterans and older adults. Knowing the common tactics and taking a few simple precautions can make a real difference. ...
Don’t Get Tricked: Essential Tips to Avoid Online Shopping Scams Online shopping is convenient, but it also gives scammers a steady stream of opportunities. According to recent reports from the Federal Trade Commission, consumers lost billions of dollars to online shopping fraud in recent years. The problem is persistent enough that government agencies—including the VA—have issued repeated warnings. The good news: most scams follow predictable patterns. Once you know what to look for, you can shop with far less risk. ...
Are Your Chrome Extensions Safe? How to Spot Malicious Productivity Tools You probably have a handful of Chrome extensions installed: one for grammar checking, another for note-taking, maybe a password manager or a tab manager. They seem harmless, even essential. But right now, some of those extensions could be silently reading your emails, copying your passwords, or transmitting your browsing history to a server you’ve never heard of. ...
How to Spot and Avoid Online Shopping Scams: Tips from VA Online shopping is a convenience most of us rely on, but it also opens the door to scammers. Veterans and military families are often targeted because fraudsters assume they have steady benefits or may be less familiar with digital threats. VA News has published multiple guides on this topic, including a recent article that outlines exactly how to watch out for scams and stay safe while online shopping. The advice is straightforward and worth reviewing before your next purchase. ...
Nearly 1 in 3 Americans Have Been Scammed While Shopping Online – Here’s What to Watch For A new survey from the Pew Research Center puts a number on something many of us have suspected: online shopping scams are alarmingly common. According to the study, published November 19, 2025, about 32% of U.S. adults – roughly one in three – say they have personally experienced an online shopping scam. With the holiday shopping season upon us, that figure is likely to climb. Here’s what the data shows and how you can avoid becoming a statistic. ...