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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Vicky Shaw

EXPLAINED: Black friday scam warning issued to parents | Rare Historical Photos

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Parents looking to get a bargain ahead of Christmas on Black Friday are being urged to be on their guard against fake deals - as the amount lost to purchase scams rose to £41m in the first half of this year.

More than 27 per cent of parents have been caught out by scams where goods or services paid for don’t arrive, according to research from UK finance.

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