In 2022, return fraud and e-commerce policy abuse were found to be more prevalent among younger buyers. Almost two-thirds of shoppers aged 18 to 29 admitted to engaging in these fraudulent practices while shopping online, whereas this proportion was three times lower among those aged 60 and above.
Percentage of shoppers who admitted to committing return fraud or e-commerce policy abuse in the United States in 2022, by age group
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