Shop smart online
Check a seller, spot red flags and pay safely before you place an order.
before you buy
Protect yourself
Read the guide
Spot a fake review
Fake reviews can make a scam store look trustworthy. Know what to look for.
Free trials and subscriptions
Avoid surprise charges from free trials and subscriptions you didn’t mean to sign up for.
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Scams by type
bbb research
Studies on shopping scams
Fake online retailers study
Online shopping fraud is not slowing down anytime soon. A recent BBB study has found that global supply chain crises, along with inflation, have opened the door for scammers to steal from desperate online shoppers.
Gift card scams study
Online shopping fraud is not slowing down anytime soon. A recent BBB study has found that global supply chain crises, along with inflation, have opened the door for scammers to steal from desperate online shoppers.
Spotted a shopping scam?
Report it to BBB Scam Tracker to help warn other shoppers.
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