48% of people have been scammed while holiday shopping online - what to watch for
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A recent Norton report highlighted that nearly half of U.S. holiday shoppers have been targeted by scams during the prime shopping season, stressing the risks involved.
The survey revealed 53% of respondents expressed concern over scams while shopping during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, emphasizing the heightened vulnerability during the holidays.
Additionally, the report detailed that 39% of those surveyed fell victim to online shopping scams in the past, pointing to the prevalence of fraud in this arena.
Among the fears, consumers reported concerns about personal information breaches and older family members being scammed, indicating a broad spectrum of worries amidst holiday shopping.
Read at ZDNET
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