How To Spot A Fake Shopping Site - Money Tip Tuesday

<p>As you browse a popular social media site or search the internet, you’re likely to come across a tempting ad selling something at an incredible price. You get excited and click the link because you don’t want to miss out on this rare opportunity.  </p> <p>Before you do anything, stop and investigate a bit more because you might be falling for a shopping scam. </p> <p>Links: </p> <ul><li>Learn more <a href='https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/24428-bbb-scam-alert-watch-out-for-online-shopping-scams-on-prime-day'>tips</a> on how to spot fake shopping sites</li> <li>Report a suspicious site with the <a href='https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/'>Federal Trade Commission</a> (FTC)</li> <li>Report a suspicious site with the <a href='https://www.bbb.org/file-a-complaint'>Better Business Bureau</a> (BBB)</li> <li>Learn more about Triangle <a href='https://www.trianglecu.org/home/personal/accounts/betterchecking'>Better Checking</a> with identity protection</li> <li>Follow our <a href='https://www.facebook.com/pg/MakingMoneyPersonalPodcast/posts/?ref=page_internal'>Facebook</a>, <a href='https://www.instagram.com/makingmoneypersonal/'>Instagram</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/TCUpodcastMMP'>Twitter</a> pages!</li> <li>Learn more about <a href='https://www.trianglecu.org/home/home'>Triangle Credit Union</a></li> </ul> <p>Transcript: </p> <p>Welcome to Money Tip Tuesday from the Making Money Personal podcast. </p> <p>80% of Americans shop online. That comes to a count of over 263 million people.  </p> <p>Online shopping is fun and convenient, plus you can find almost anything you want. Unfortunately, like other things associated with technology and the Internet, online shopping can also be a way for fraudsters and thieves to steal your personal information and money.  </p> <p>If you’re an avid online shopper, it’s important that you stay informed of these shopping scams, so you don’t fall for these fake stores trying to rob you.  </p> <p>A recent report from Experian has stated that online shopping fraud is rising. This i