South African shoppers are turning to their social media feeds to find the best Black Friday deals – unfortunately, cybercriminals aren’t far behind. While seasoned shoppers may feel confident in avoiding scams, fraudsters have become adept at blending in with the flood of social media discounts. Common social media shopping scamsFake or cloned websites. Social media scams frequently employ fake checkout pages or order forms to harvest sensitive information. If a site linked from social media seems suspicious, avoid entering personal details.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 21, 2024 14:20 UTC