Photograph: iStockAs the festive season kicks off, many of us will shop online for gifts. More than two in five had been targeted in an online shopping scam over the previous 12 months. So if you’re planning to shop online this season, can you tell a real deal from a fake one? “Always search for reviews on other sites before buying from an online shop that’s new to you,” says Griffin. So, as Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals flood our inboxes and social media feeds, we need to be particularly vigilant.

Source: The Irish Times November 19, 2025 17:02 UTC