Ordered Something Online And It Never Came? It Could Be A Scam—Here’s How To Protect Yourself

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By Jasmine Browley ·Updated April 4, 2024

There’s no better feeling than receiving that “order confirmed” message after purchasing some items online. Anxiously anticipating the alert that your package has been delivered can be so satisfying. So, when that message never comes, not only can it be annoying, thanks to the rise of AI-powered scams, it can be downright alarming.

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