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 ...
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with The Atlantic's Amanda Mull about the convenience of online shopping and how it can lead to buying things you don't really need or want. Shopping online has always been ...
As the holiday gift-giving season kicks off, many Americans are wary of online scams. The vast majority of U.S. adults (85%) say online scams and attacks are a problem on shopping sites and apps, ...
Online shopping and social media apps have made it so you can get whatever shiny thing catches your eye sent to you with a click of a button. With this level of ease in the shopping experience, it can ...
The holiday season is upon us, ushering in family gatherings, festive decor and an excuse to break out the eggnog. There’s a reason we call it the most wonderful time of the year. But unfortunately, ...
Online shopping scams were the second most-reported type of fraud that resulted in $12.5 billion (yes, billion with a ‘b’) in losses in 2024 alone. These scams infiltrate homes by playing on emotions ...
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The internet has simplified many tasks, like buying concert tickets or turning in homework assignments; but, perhaps none have been made easier than the process of shopping. Take a quick trip to your ...