383,441online shopping and negative review reports to the FTC in 2024
Online shopping and negative reviews drew 383,441 reports to the FTC in 2024, with a median loss of $130, against $2,250 for business and job opportunity scams.
Volume and harm point in different directions: the most common scams are often the cheapest per person.
Source: US Federal Trade Commission. Read more: ticket and marketplace
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