With Christmas fast approaching, many people are already on the lookout for the best deals to snap up amid the cost of living crisis.
However, Christmas shoppers are being urged to be aware of cybercriminals as they ramp up efforts to steal money on online shopping websites. Many victims have been left hundreds of pounds out of pocket after being sucked in by deals that are too good to be true.
The Cyber Helpline, a UK charity that supports victims of cybercrime, has seen an 86% increase in reports of victims being scammed while shopping online over the last three months, Wales Online reports.
