Black Friday shopping scams are on the rise - experts warn many new domains could be dodgy, here's what to look for

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• Check Point reports surge in Black Friday-themed domains, with nearly 10% flagged as malicious
• October 2025 alone saw 1,519 new domains impersonating major ecommerce brands, with 1 in 25 deemed harmful
• Researchers warn GenAI tools may accelerate creation of localized phishing sites, increasing risk this shopping season

During October 2025 and the first few weeks of November, there has been a spike in new domain registrations themed around Black Friday - however experts have warned many of these domains are malicious, abusing the discount-hunting frenzy to steal people’s data, passwords, and possibly even money.