A new wave of fraudulent activity is sweeping across the world, targeting online shoppers who are increasingly turning to e-commerce platforms for their purchases. With the ease of online shopping comes the risk of falling victim to sophisticated scams that are increasingly difficult to detect.

Scamnews.info reports that one of the most common scams involves fake online stores that appear legitimate at first glance. These fraudulent websites are often promoted through social media ads, offering popular products at huge discounts.

Once customers place an order and provide payment details, the fraudsters will either send the fake goods or disappear altogether, leaving the buyer with nothing. Another worrying trend is the rise in fraudulent emails that mimic delivery notifications from well-known courier companies.

These emails inform recipients of a delivery issue and direct them to a link to resolve the issue. The links lead to malicious sites designed to steal personal information, including credit card details and login credentials.

Authorities around the world are advising consumers to be extra cautious when shopping online. They advise verifying the authenticity of websites before making a purchase, avoiding offers that seem too good to be true, and being wary of unsolicited emails claiming to be from delivery services.

Stay alert and informed to protect yourself from these increasingly common online scams.