Online Shopping Scams are when…
Online shopping scams are when a victim tries to buy something online and never receives it, gets a fake it, realizes it was a scam afterward, etc.
How You Can Adapt From Online Shopping Scams:
- Talk and get help from someone else about your situation, you should never go through this alone.
- Contact the seller through official channels, like a verified phone or email address.
- File a dispute with your bank or credit card company.
- If they have your information, you might risk having your identity stolen.
- Report the scam website to authorities.
- Monitor transactions and other accounts to see if there’s other suspicious activity.
- File a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission: ReportFraud.ftc.gov
- Retain proof and documentation of the scam in case you need it in the future.