How to spot a scam during Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Millions of Australians are on the hunt for a bargain over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend this year — and scammers are chasing their next victim. Shoppers have been urged to stay vigilant as scammers use artificial intelligence to deploy more sophisticated cons. Where are scams most likely to surface, and how can […]
How to save while shopping this year’s sales
The holiday shopping season is kicking into high gear. For the first time ever, US holiday spending is expected to pass $1 trillion according to the National Retail Federation. And the average shopper, they’re expected to spend $628 on gifts. Black Friday is no longer just *** one day shopping event. This is the entire […]
Phishing campaigns target Black Friday shoppers. Here’s how to spot them.
Experts are warning that fraudsters are exploiting Black Friday sales to target U.S. shoppers with fake websites and ads for major brands like IKEA, Wayfair and The North Face, after online scams hit record highs in 2023. A new report released by threat intelligence company EclecticIQ identified a campaign that operates a sprawling network of […]
Here Are The Biggest Black Friday Scams To Watch For—And How To Spot A Scam
Topline As Black Friday sales approach, experts and government officials are warning shoppers of scams they might see when they shop for last-minute holiday gifts as innovations in artificial intelligence help criminals design more sophisticated scams. Signs advertising Black Friday sales. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images) Getty Images Key Facts Emails: Targeted purchase scams through […]