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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Martyn Landi

RARE PHOTOS: Cyber security chief warns black friday shoppers to be alert to scams - The Real Truth

People have been urged to be wary of Black Friday scammer (PA) - (PA Wire)

The UK’s cyber security agency has urged shoppers looking for deals on Black Friday to be vigilant of scammers after new figures revealed more than £11.5 million was lost to online criminals over the festive period last year.

The figures, which come from reports made to Action Fraud, showed losses had risen almost £1 million compared to the previous year.

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