Online shopping from social media ads is where most fraud happens

Online shopping from social media ads is where most fraud happens

A shift toward online shopping during COVID-19, global supply chain crisis, and a resurging economy have all created a recipe for a breakneck holiday shopping season. This is a year where online shopping fraud poses a tremendous risk to consumers.
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