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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Anna Wise

HSBC warns of rise in firms targeted by purchase scams ahead of Black Friday

HSBC has revealed a jump in UK business customers being targeted by scammers last month, as the banking giant called for industries including social media platforms to pull together to help tackle fraud ahead of Black Friday.

Purchase scams cases were 30% higher in October compared with the same month last year, the bank said.

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