Online Shopping Scams

Online shopping is convenient, but scammers use fake websites, social media ads, emails, and text messages to trick people into paying for products that never arrive. Some try to steal credit card details, passwords, or other personal information.

A fake store may look professional and use photos copied from a real retailer. It might advertise popular products at unusually low prices or pressure shoppers to “buy now” before an offer expires. Scammers may also create…