Waukesha County residents highlight growing impact of social media shopping scams

Waukesha County residents highlight growing impact of social media shopping scams

Online shopping is more popular than ever, but its also a growing target for scammers and Wisconsinites are losing money.Half of my purchases, if not more, are online, Muskego resident Karen Pizur said. "You don't have to go into the store with people and it gets delivered to your door. But convenience can come at a cost.According to the Better Business Bureaus (BBB) 2024 fraud study, online shopping scams now comprise nearly 70% of all scam rep…

Online scams and how to deal with them

The internet is a key aspect of our everyday lives. We buy things online, socialize, remote work, stream TV, and even handle money—much without a moment’s consideration. But for all the convenience and strength of the internet, it also exists in a much darker realm. Online, there are scams lurking around every corner, becoming increasingly complex by the day. At times, it is challenging to decide what is authentic and what is a scam.In this arti…