The impact of commercial fraud on e-commerce

Commercial fraud is one of the most serious challenges facing e-commerce in the modern era, and with increasing reliance on the Internet as a main means of trade, trust between sellers and buyers has become the cornerstone of the success of this process. However, the spread of commercial fraud threatens this trust, as it leads to a decline in the credibility of e-commerce platforms, negatively affects the reputation of companies, and even contributes to significant financial losses for consumers. This phenomenon has effects that are not limited to individuals only, but extend to the digital economy as a whole, as it can It leads to a decline in e-commerce activity and a slowdown in innovation in this vital sector. Therefore, combating commercial fraud has become an urgent necessity to ensure the sustainability and growth of e-commerce. Therefore, the research aims to identify Protecting the electronic consumer from commercial fraud that he may be exposed to through electronic commerce transactions. It also aims to highlight the importance of combating commercial fraud in electronic commerce to ensure the safety of markets and protect consumers, as well as understanding the nature of commercial fraud in electronic commerce and analyzing its impact on the economy and consumers, and also reviewing legal methods. and technology to combat it.