So this means that you need to be more alert than ever to ensure you're shopping safely this Christmas to avoid being at risk. Scams that steal personal data are picking up the pace as cybercriminals seek to siphon personal information (payment card data, email addresses etc.) for identity fraud.
Such emails claim that you have missed a delivery and asks you to click on a link to reschedule, where you are then asked to enter your personal information and bank details. There's also been a rise in delivery scams, phishing emails and text messages pretending to be from DPD and Royal Mail. Cybercriminals have been quick to exploit the rise in online shopping in the wake of the pandemic and lockdowns, and unfortunately, now with Christmas upon us, scams are ramping up.Ĭriminals' prime targets including those buying electronic goods – such as smartphones, the new PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, as well as bicycles and branded goods.
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