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6 Shopping Scams And How To Avoid Them

It’s October, which means the biggest online shopping day of the YEAR is just weeks away: Cyber Monday. Unfortunately, it’s also open season for cybercriminals. Because preparation is the best prevention, we’re covering the six most common shopping scams this time of year and how to avoid them.

It’s Open Season For Shopping Scams

Thanks to cybercriminals, what should be a season of festive shopping is now dangerous for consumers. According to the Federal Trade Commission, shopping scams were the second-worst type of scam in the US in 2023. And online scams are at their worst during the holidays. According to TransUnion’s 2022 Global Digital Fraud Trends report, there was a 127% increase in daily fraud attempts between November 24 and 28 compared to January 1 through November 23.