1 in 3 Americans Have Been Scammed Shopping Online – Here’s How to Avoid It
1 in 3 Americans Have Been Scammed Shopping Online – Here’s How to Avoid It Holiday sales season is upon us, and while you’re hunting for deals, scammers are hunting for you. According to a new study from Pew Research Center, about one in three Americans say they have experienced an online shopping scam. That’s not a statistic to shrug off—it means millions of people have had their money taken, their personal data stolen, or their order never arrive. The good news is that most of these frauds follow predictable patterns, and you can avoid them with a few mindful steps. ...