The Ambiguity Of Buying From Temu: How To Stay Safe Ahead Of The Festive Retail Season
As the festive season approaches, holiday shoppers whose budgets have been stretched to their limits could begin looking around for more affordable alternatives in an attempt to fulfill their holiday wishlist. While there are plenty of more affordable budget-friendly options, one name is standing out in the crowd. After years...
These are Some of the Worst Reviewed Products On Amazon
I am a huge proponent of online shopping. Yes, I know I am single-handedly destroying my local economy by not shopping local, but sometimes my purchases are too specific. Plus, I know what I'm getting (for the most part) when I shop online. It's as easy as a few clicks, give the internet my personal information for whatever they want to use it for, and BAM, extra large butter dish is heading my way.
BBB: How to spot legitimate retailers and protect your personal information
The next time you land on a checkout screen, ask this important question: Is this seller trustworthy? From groceries and clothes to concerts and gifts, online shopping has become part of our daily lives. But we want to know we’re on the right website, with secure payment methods and privacy policies that protect us. And it is possible for online shopping can be a worry-free experience — if you know what to look for. As we explore how to look for online signs of trust,...
5 tips for safe online shopping
We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. In the first quarter of 2024 alone, U.S. retail e-commerce sales totaled nearly $300 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But as popular as online shopping has become, there are also increasing risks to consider, as cybercriminals are constantly looking for ways to steal money and conduct identity theft. In 2023, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center received a 10% increase in complaints from the American public, totaling 880,418, with potential losses of over $12.5 billion, a 22%...