One consumer received an email purportedly from Amazon which said that a recent payment had failed.

Glasgow Times

Glasgow

Glasgow City

Scotland

United Kingdom

Police issued warning over increase in Black Friday Amazon scams

Australia Post says consumers need to be on guard for scams as Black Friday sales ramp up and criminals target unsuspecting victims.

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Murdoch family

Scam warning ahead of Black Friday sales

“Beware of discounts that are too high and not very credible: no one will ever sell you a smartphone from 1,000 euros to 100 euros.” With this warning, Assoutenti sounds the alarm about online scams that are intensifying in view of Black Friday, the week of discounts at the end of November. “Black Friday triggers an avalanche of promotional messages that hide scams and attempts to steal user bank details,” explains president Gabriele Melluso.

“Diffidate da sconti troppo elevati e poco credibili: nessuno vi venderà mai uno smartphone da 1.000 euro a 100 euro“. Con questo monito, Assoutenti lancia l’allarme sulle truffe online che si intensificano in vista del Black Friday, la settimana di sconti di fine novembre. “Il Black Friday scatena una valanga di messaggi promozionali all’interno dei quali si celano raggiri e tentativi di furto dei dati bancari degli utenti“, spiega il president…

"Attenti alle truffe del Black Friday: se cliccate i link con smartphone e vestiti griffati in super sconto, vi rubano i soldi": l'allarme di Assoutenti

Il Fatto Quotidiano

Rome

Metropolitan City of Rome

Lazio

Italy

“Beware of Black Friday scams: if you click on the links with smartphones and designer clothes at a super discount, they steal your money”: Assoutenti's alarm

Gannett

British bargain hunters have been placed on high alert due to a surge in shopping scams.With the Black Friday sales now in full-swing, and the likes of EE offering its "best ever price" on broadband plans, Amazon offering to pay £10 to anyone who takes part in its Audible sale, Virgin Media giving away full-fibre broadband and Disney+ until early next year, and much more, there's no shortage of genuine deals to secure. But with the increased sho…

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GB News

London

Greater London

England

Black Friday warning: Britons placed on red alert as deal scams surge, how YOU can block the hackers

It is the long-awaited day to do good deals, in store or on the internet: Black Friday. But beware of false discounts and questionable products. We reveal the pitfalls to avoid and we give you some tips to avoid being deceived.

C'est le jour tant attendu pour faire de bonnes affaires, en magasin ou sur internet : le Black Friday. Mais gare aux fausses réductions et aux produits douteux . On vous révèle les pièges à éviter et on vous donne quelques conseils pour ne pas vous faire avoir.

Black Friday : les pièges à éviter pour ne pas se faire avoir

France Info

State of France

Strasbourg

Bas-Rhin

Grand Est

France

Black Friday: the pitfalls to avoid in order not to be fooled

Black week is underway and attracts with discounts and super offers. The phenomenon has become one of the biggest shopping weeks of the year, but also a time when scams and fake discounts are rampant. How do you uncover a rogue webshop, and how do you ensure that an offer is real? Prisjakt's consumer expert Isabella Ahmadi gives her best tips for navigating Black week safely and smartly.
- Do your homework before buying, says Isabella Ahmadi.
Yo…

Black week är i gång och lockar med rabatter och supererbjudanden. Fenomenet har blivit en av årets största shoppingveckor, men också en tid då bluffar och falska rabatter frodas. Hur avslöjar du en oseriös webbshop, och hur säkerställer du att ett erbjudande är på riktigt? Prisjakts konsumentexpert Isabella Ahmadi ger sina bästa tips för att navigera Black week säkert och smart.
– Gör din hemläxa innan köpet, säger Isabella Ahmadi.
Du hör tipse…

Så blir du lurad under Black week

Expressen

Bonnier Group

Stockholm

Stockholm County

Sweden

This is how you get scammed during Black week

Shoppers should be vigilant this upcoming Black Friday, 29 November 2024, as scammers are using more sophisticated techniques and increasing their efforts. The same applies to Cyber Monday. The increased eagerness among consumers to bag a good deal often leads to them being less cautious, making them more vulnerable to scams. Here are some Black Friday scams to look out for. 1. Phishing emails Be cautious of phishing emails that may appear to be…

The South African

Johannesburg

City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality

Gauteng

South Africa

Black Friday scams: FOUR things to look out for

“Discover Federconsumers' advice to take advantage of discounts without falling into traps. Protect your rights and your online security.”

"Scopri i consigli di Federconsumatori per approfittare degli sconti senza cadere in trappole. Proteggi i tuoi diritti e la tua sicurezza online."

Black Friday: come evitare truffe e sconti fasulli durante gli acquisti

Il Sole 24 Ore

General Confederation of Italian Industry

Milan

Metropolitan City of Milan

Lombardy

Black Friday: how to avoid scams and fake discounts when shopping

Many companies are offering big discounts this week. Anna Schneider explains how bargains work and how you can protect yourself from advertising tricks.

Viele Unternehmen locken in dieser Woche mit starken Rabatten. Anna Schneider erklärt, wie Schnäppchen funktionieren und wie man sich vor Werbetricks schützen kann.

Psychologin zum Black Friday: „Das ist ein fieser Hebel“

Augsburger Allgemeine

Mediengruppe Pressedruck

Psychologist on Black Friday: “This is a nasty lever”

Black Friday: Follow these tips so you don’t fall into cyberstafas when making your purchases. Photo: taken from Freepik During Black Friday, sales opportunities for e-commerce are skyrocketing, but so are cyber-risks. This is because cybercriminals take advantage of the high activity of these dates to launch attacks that put both businesses and consumers at risk. Proof of this is the 2.2 million attacks that are recorded per minute, according t…

Black Friday: Siga estos consejos para no caer en ciberestafas al hacer sus compras. Foto: tomada de Freepik Durante el Black Friday, las oportunidades de venta para el comercio electrónico se disparan, pero también lo hacen los riesgos cibernéticos. Esto porque los ciberdelincuentes aprovechan la alta actividad de estas fechas para lanzar ataques que ponen en riesgo tanto a las empresas como a los consumidores. Prueba de ello son los 2,2 millon…

Police issued warning over increase in Black Friday Amazon scams

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