Ky. (WBKO) -The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers of online shopping scams as Amazon Prime Days are underway
Online shopping scams surge whenever major sales events like Black Friday or Amazon Prime Day roll around. According to the BBB, Amazon is the most impersonated company by scammers.
“The Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker report in 2025, a third of the reports that came in related to online shopping, and 90% of those people lost money to them,” said Heather Clary, community and media relations coordinator for the BBB Greater Kentucky Region. “So all the more reason to use caution and be sure you are on a legitimate website before handing over that <a href="https://bitcomme.com/la-salle-faculty-research-identifies-effects-of-financial-reporting-frequency/” title=”La Salle faculty research identifies effects of financial reporting frequency “>financial information and your personal information as well.”
Fraudulent social media advertisements are a common scam the BBB is receiving reports on. Tips to keep in mind include not paying with gift cards, wire transfers or payment apps, especially for unfamiliar websites, and being skeptical of deals that seem too good to be true.
“Be sure to watch out for things like unsolicited text and e-mail messages that may claim to be from Amazon that you don’t usually see things claiming there’s a problem with delivery, a problem with the payment method, a problem with your order, or a confirmation,” Clary said.
The BBB recommends using a credit card for online purchases to provide more ways to dispute your card if the purchase was a scam.
The BBB also warns consumers of porch pirates stealing packages once they are delivered to doorsteps. The BBB recommends having a game plan to collect delivered packages quickly.
If you would like to report a scam visit: https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker.
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