Top 10 Problematic Products for 2026
Problematic products continue to shift as consumer demand, social media trends, and regulatory enforcement evolve. Some products reemerge in new forms, others gain sudden popularity, and many create compliance challenges that can quickly expose payments companies and online platforms to regulatory, financial, and reputational risk.
In this guide, LegitScript identifies the top 10 problematic products for 2026 based on insights from monitoring billions of data points across merchant portfolios, e-commerce marketplaces, online advertising, and social media. The guide examines products such as unauthorized peptides, illicit drugs, illegal vaping products, and other high-risk goods, explaining what they are, why they pose a threat, and the warning signs that indicate potential noncompliance.
Built for risk, compliance, and trust & safety teams, this resource helps organizations strengthen detection strategies, protect consumers, and stay ahead of emerging product risks in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
