Don't let cybercriminals ruin your festive shopping
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Posted on Thursday 13 November 2025
Stay safe from scams this Black Friday.
With Black Friday sales and the festive season almost upon us, the temptation to bag a bargain online is huge. But watch out, cybercriminals will use the busy shopping period to push fake deals and steal your personal data and information.
If a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is. Here are the key takeaways from our essential online shopping guide to keep your details safe:
- Watch out for potentially fake deals
- Handle emails and texts with care
- Resist the fear of missing out
- Avoid shopping on social media
- Only shop on trusted websites
- Use Gemini or Copilot to carry out a reputation check.
Find all the detailed tips and advice on staying safe this Black Friday in our IT news piece: Stay safe when shopping online.