6 h. ago Black Friday warning issued as £11 million lost to holiday fraud last year

As Black Friday kicks off today, there will be countless holiday deals on offer. However, the UK Civil Aviation Authority has urged travellers to be careful when booking trips during the sales period.

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15 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council's Trading Standards team give warning ahead of Black Friday

Tips for safe shopping include sticking to trusted retailers and check independent reviews; check the company or website is genuine and beware of delivery scams.

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45 h. ago Experts warn shoppers to be wary of ‘buy now, pay later’ this Black Friday

BNPL schemes can lead to overspending, so follow these expert tips before shopping in the Black Friday sales

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47 h. ago Amazon Black Friday warning as 300 million shoppers at risk of cyber attack

Amazon has issued a warning to customers as Black Friday gets underway, with the online retail giant saying that some 300 million shoppers are at risk of being targeted by cyber criminals

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47 h. ago Amazon attack warning ahead of Black Friday as 300 million customers at risk

An urgent warning follows a recent report confirming that hackers and cybercriminals are targeting some of the world's biggest brands

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48 h. ago Black Friday shoppers issued urgent warning over 'sophisticated' online scams

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday period is a time many people look forward to as they enjoy big discounts on a vast array of products and brands, but you also need to watch out for scams

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51 h. ago Black Friday warning to Scots shoppers as 90% of toys bought online 'pose danger to kids'

Trading Standards Scotland chiefs urged shoppers to be vigilant after a probe found nine out of ten items bought from seven major online retailers failed safety tests.

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3 d. ago Black Friday shoppers warned to watch out for ‘dud deals’ as big

John Lewis, AO and Amazon were identified as offering questionable deals over Black Friday

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3 d. ago Firefighters issue Black Friday warning over potentially dangerous batteries

West Midlands Fire Service urged people to ‘take care’ when purchasing lithium-ion batteries

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3 d. ago Five expert Black Friday tips and warnings around finding the best deals

There’s a trade-off to be had between snaring top deals - and making sure you’re not spending for the sake of it

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3 d. ago Black Friday warning after online fraudsters scam Scots out of £1m in past year

"Criminals are always seeking new opportunities, including through social media, to exploit people and steal personal information, bank details, or money."

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6 d. ago Black Friday warning as young shoppers targeted by fake deals on social media platforms

Black Friday is next week and while many are excited for the deals due to come, Nationwide have issued a stark warning to people who will be purchasing items on social media.

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2 w. ago Do YOU live in a porch pirate hotspot? Doorstep thefts double with £666m worth of parcels stolen in the last year

Experts are warning shoppers to be on their guard ahead of Black Friday this year after it emerged that almost five million households have fallen victim in a year.

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2 w. ago Do YOU live in a porch pirate hotspot? Interactive map reveals how at risk your Black Friday deliveries are from getting nicked off your doorstep

Experts are warning shoppers to be on their guard ahead of Black Friday this year after it emerged that almost five million households have fallen victim in a year.

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2 w. ago Warning as Britons prepare to spend £4 billion this Black Friday weekend

The sales event is a prime opportunity for cyber scammers to take advantage of consumers looking to bag a bargain

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