Online Purchase Non-Delivery Scam
CONFIRMED THREAT
Fake online stores take payment for products that never arrive. FBI IC3: 69,271 complaints, $199M losses in 2024.
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🛒Online Purchase Scams
Online purchase scams caused $785M in losses across 49,572 complaints in 2024. Fake stores steal payment info or never deliver. Targets: electronics, designer goods, puppies, concert tickets. Always verify stores before buying.
$785Min reported losses, 2024(IC3)49 572 complaints↑ 154% vs 2023
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Patterns Documented
5
Confirmed Threats
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High Risk
$16.6B
Reported Losses, 2024 (IC3)
Data sourced from FBI IC3 2024 Annual Report. Data reflects complaints submitted to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and may not represent all incidents. ZeroScam is an educational tool and is not affiliated with the FBI.
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Clear filter ×All Patterns (85)₿ Cryptocurrency Scams(4)$6.6B💳 Payment & BEC Scams(9)$2.8B💻 Tech Support Scams(5)$1.5B🔓 Personal Data Breach(2)$1.5B🛒 Online Purchase Scams(5)💔 Romance Scams(3)🏛️ Government Impersonation(6)🏢 Corporate Data Breach(3)💼 Job & Employment Scams(6)🏧 Crypto ATM & Kiosk Scams(3)🥇 Gold Courier Scams(2)🪪 Identity Theft(3)🏠 Rental Scams(2)🔒 Extortion & Blackmail(1)🎰 Prize & Lottery Scams(1)🎣 Phishing & Smishing(3)📦 Delivery & Shipping Scams(4)🎭 Impersonation Scams(4)🤖 AI-Powered Scams(5)📱 Social Media Scams(2)📞 Telemarketing Scams(1)🏥 Healthcare Scams(1)🏦 Financial Service Scams(2)🔧 Service Provider Scams(2)🎗️ Charity Scams(1)🗳️ Election & Civic Scams(2)🧬 Synthetic Identity Fraud(2)🔄 Recovery Scams(1)
Threat Levels
CONFIRMED THREAT— Actively reported to FBI IC3
HIGH RISK— Significant victim reports
EMERGING— Recently identified pattern
Puppy and Pet Deposit Scam
CONFIRMED THREAT
Fake pet listings collect deposits then demand more fees for shipping, insurance, crates. Pet never existed. BBB: 400% increase since 2017.
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→Fake Ticket Scam
CONFIRMED THREAT
Scammers sell counterfeit or non-existent tickets. Victims discover fraud when turned away at venue.
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→Subscription Trap Scam
CONFIRMED THREAT
Free trials silently convert to expensive subscriptions. Cancellation made deliberately difficult.
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→Counterfeit Luxury Goods Scam
CONFIRMED THREAT
Social media ads and fake sites sell knockoff designer goods at steep discounts. Products are cheap counterfeits or never arrive.
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→Common Questions About Online Purchase Scams
How can I tell if an online store is fake?▼
Check for: prices 80%+ off, no reviews on BBB/Trustpilot, recently created domain (WHOIS), only accepts wire/crypto.
What is a puppy scam?▼
Fake pet listings with stolen photos. After deposit, endless fees: crate, insurance, customs. The pet doesn't exist.
How do I buy concert tickets safely?▼
Use Ticketmaster, StubHub, SeatGeek. For peer sales, insist on in-app transfer. Meet at venue, enter together before paying.
I paid but got nothing — what now?▼
Dispute with credit card company. Report to FTC and FBI IC3. Always use credit cards for fraud protection.
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73% of Americans report being targeted(Pew Research, 2025 survey)
|$470M reported in text-related fraud(FTC, 2024)
|$16.6B in total reported losses(FBI IC3, 2024)