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13 November 2023
4 min read
Whether you're shopping for gifts or scouring the sales for bargains, the winter months are peak shopping season. Online shopping can make this more convenient than ever, but unfortunately online shopping scams are more common at this time too. Fraudsters try to tempt you with great prices and trick you with fake messages.
A purchase scam is when a fraudster tricks you into willingly paying for something (which usually doesn't exist). They might use a fake website, or a scam profile on an online marketplace (like Gumtree, TikTok Shop or Facebook Marketplace).
Some potential signs of a purchase scam include:
Scammers know how to tempt you with great prices. Remember:
Read more about how to protect yourself from purchase scams
Delivery scammers mostly use very similar tactics. They pose as delivery companies (such as Royal Mail, DPD or Evri) and:
These messages can look very real, but scammers will use this information to steal your money or try to scam you another way. No genuine organisation will ask for this kind of information to reorganise a parcel delivery. If you're ever unsure, use a company's official website and tracking services to double-check what's happening with your parcel delivery.
Scammers know it can be hard to keep track of your deliveries. Remember:
Find our more about common fraud threats and how to avoid them.
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