With the coronavirus pandemic keeping many people away from the high street, bargain-hunters will be relying even more on online shopping. People looking for items such as games consoles, bicycles and clothing may be at a higher risk of encountering a scam, according to intelligence from the banking and finance industry. There has been an increase in criminals exploiting shoppers looking for these favourite Christmas gifts, according to UK Finance. "With Black Friday (November 27) and Christmas approaching, fraudsters are again stepping up their efforts to take advantage of consumers searching for bargains. Here are some tips to help avoid a Christmas shopping con:

Source: Daily Mirror November 14, 2020 00:01 UTC