Curbside pickup (or “Buy online, pickup at curbside”) fraud involves deceptive practices aimed at exploiting the curbside pickup services offered by retailers. In this type of fraud, individuals may engage in various schemes to obtain goods without legitimate payment or to take advantage of the convenience of curbside services for illicit gains. Common tactics include using stolen credit card information to make online purchases for curbside pickup, falsely claiming non-receipt of items to obtain refunds, or manipulating the pickup process to deceive retailers. Curbside pickup fraud exploits the streamlined nature of these services, making it challenging for retailers to verify the authenticity of orders and prevent fraud. Retailers can respond by implementing stricter security measures, enhanced verification processes, and increased vigilance to protect against curbside pickup fraud.
