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Channel 13Security

How to Avoid Online Scams During November's Shopping Frenzy

Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba

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Hebrew · 1 newsroom

November is a major global shopping month with events like Black Friday, creating opportunities for scammers to exploit consumers. Fraudsters are using artificial intelligence to facilitate their schemes, making it easier to steal money. The report offers advice on how shoppers can protect themselves from these online scams during the busy purchasing period.

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  • November is a major global shopping month with numerous sales events.
  • Scammers are actively targeting consumers during this period.
  • Artificial intelligence is being used by fraudsters to enhance their scams.
  • Consumers are advised to take precautions to protect themselves from online fraud.

November is a peak shopping month globally, featuring events like Shopping IL, China's Singles' Day, Cyber Monday, and Black Friday. Retailers aim to sell inventory, while consumers seek deals, creating an environment ripe for exploitation by scammers, many of whom utilize artificial intelligence. These fraudsters are actively seeking to defraud individuals, and current technology makes their efforts easier. The article provides guidance on how consumers can protect themselves from these online scams during this period of increased purchasing activity.

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