An increase in online scams in the US targets shoppers with fake websites that replicate major retailers. These fraudulent sites steal payment information without delivering products, often attracting users through social media, ads, or top Google searches. Organized crime groups, particularly from China, control many of these sites, which closely resemble legitimate storefronts. Cybercriminals utilize tactics like fake payment buttons and pressure tactics like countdown timers. The FBI emphasizes the need for shoppers to ensure websites use HTTPS for secure transactions, highlighting the growing sophistication of these threats.
Cybersecurity experts from Silent Push report that thousands of fake storefronts mimic major retailers, aimed at stealing payment information while delivering no products.
The FBI alerts that online scams have grown more advanced, especially during peak shopping seasons, urging shoppers to verify HTTPS in web addresses for security.
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