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Ghost stores: The EOFY scam catching us out

Summary by thepostsa.au
Fake ‘closing down’ sales and feel-good backstories are luring shoppers into handing over cash for products that don’t exist. Here’s how to spot a ghost store – and other EOFY traps. It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of snagging a great deal during EOFY sales – but scammers are counting on that rush.  Right now, there’s a particularly sneaky new trick in town that’s fooling even seasoned bargain hunters: ghost stores. Prevalent on soci…
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thepostsa.au broke the news in Adelaide City Council, Australia on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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