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Web scammers beware: New INFORM Consumers Act cracks down on fake goods sold online
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance· 11 months agoOnline shopping scams often are built around pitching bargains to unknowing consumers who think...
Online shopping scams have cost victims nearly $380M in 2022. How to avoid losing money
Rockford Register Star via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIt’s holiday shopping season and many consumers will be searching online and social media for the...
How to avoid fake goods, phony online deals during the holiday shopping frenzy
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo Finance· 7 months agoMelanie Duquesnel thought a pair of sequined trousers might add just the right amount of sparkle to...
Shopping? How to avoid delivery thefts, ID fraud, sale panic and other seasonal scams
Miami Herald via Yahoo News· 7 months agoSocial media teems with videos of boxes being swiped off porches. The internet means fraudsters...
Fraud and scams cost consumers a record $10 billion in 2023, according to FTC
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo Finance· 4 months agoFraud added up to a more than $10 billion problem for consumers last year, according to the latest...
5 ways to protect your finances while online shopping this holiday season
Fortune via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoIf your favorite part of the season is kicking back and adding items to your cart—you’re not alone....
Online flower scams on the rise as Mother’s Day approaches: What to know
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoBy now, most of us have heard of puppy scams, IRS scams and fake text messages that claim to be from...
How To Avoid Holiday Scams While Shopping Online This Year
Woman's World via Yahoo News· 1 year agoShopping online makes it easy to fulfill holiday wishlists from the comfort of your home. However,...
Christmas is a time for giving gifts and getting scammed. Here's how to protect yourself.
The Commercial Appeal via Yahoo News· 6 months agoWith the holidays upon us, people’s minds turn to shopping for presents, decorations and everything...
18 Online Shopping Traps and Scams To Watch Out For
GOBankingRates via Yahoo Finance· 10 months agoOnline shopping can help you save money and access a wide variety of products, but there are downsides, too. Hackers and other online criminals are...