Shopping scams will always be prevalent because when successful, scammers can acquire thousands of dollars from unsuspecting online shoppers. Below are new stories:
Shopping Scams:
Big shopping events like Amazon Prime Day are prime for scammers to get ahold of your information and your money. In events like these, scammers see the opportunity of duping online shoppers. Scammers can create websites that look very similar to the retailer. They can register a domain similar to Amazon's site and can dupe an unsuspecting online shopper into thinking they are actually shopping from the actual site. They, in turn, have access to your information.
If you are a frequent online shopper, the Better Business Bureau suggests for you to be alert and not to bother clicking on emails, text messages, or answering phone calls. Instead, go directly to the site where you wish to shop so that you can be certain that you are in the right site.
Online Purchase Scam Reported in 89503:
"I bought the PS5 for $50 over MSRP from their own website. I knew that they had to be scalpers, but didn't know that they would not provide me with a tracking number for the product being shipped. I emailed them for a refund because I fear they scammed me out of $550 US dollars. Their business number is a robot that hangs up on you. They don't answer emails and won't give me a refund for the product."
Remember, it is difficult to recover your money/information if you get scammed online. Be proactive and make sure you are on the actual site of where you want to shop. Don't just click links to get to the site you want. Instead, type the actual website you wish to visit or go to their app.
