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Not surprisingly, retailers are some of the most at risk during the holiday season. Google notes that criminals will set up fake websites that impersonate well-known brands, offering amazing deals on hard-to-find gifts, tricking shoppers into buying counterfeit merchandise or handing over their credit card and other personal information.

Police say the holiday shopping season brings increased risks for online scams and package theft as more people turn to digital purchases.

An elderly man who lost £35,000 in cryptocurrency scams which used AI-generated social media advertisements has been left feeling "broken". Eddie Rushe from Lurgan, County Armagh, fell victim to three separate scams over 18 months.

It's that time of year: packed stores, packed sidewalks, and packed shopping bags, with Black Friday only days away."I actually got this nice sweater. I may us

The holiday lights are twinkling, the cookie tins are filling up, and Cybercrooks are sharpening their scalpels

When it comes to finding the perfect pet online, the internet can feel like the perfect marketplace filled with cute faces and wagging tails. But lurking behind those adorable photos are scammers who are ready to prey on unsuspecting buyers.