Advice Direct Scotland, which operates the national service consumeradvice.scot, is urging shoppers to stay vigilant as Christmas bargain hunting begins.
Lanarkshire shoppers are being warned over online scams after it was Scots are losing almost £2,000 a day to cyber criminals as Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach.
The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.The scale of the problem likely to be worse than indicated, as the figures do not account for unreported cases or those directly reported to the police.
“Unfortunately, we’re aware that Scots have already lost at least £1.1 million in online scams since last year. However, this is a significantly underreported problem. “The key advice is to take your time and check before buying. Always ensure you’re on an official website, as links may lead to fake sites.
Consumers are being urged to be wary of fake deals presented through phishing emails, texts, and social media adverts.
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