{"id":8579,"date":"2025-10-22T12:20:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T06:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quickheal.co.in\/knowledge-centre\/?p=8579"},"modified":"2026-04-06T06:52:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T06:52:42","slug":"black-friday-2025-avoid-these-10-shopping-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickheal.co.in\/knowledge-centre\/black-friday-2025-avoid-these-10-shopping-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Friday 2025: Avoid These 10 Shopping Scams"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8579\" class=\"elementor elementor-8579\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df0c93d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"df0c93d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-479b29a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"479b29a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 17-10-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black Friday 2025 will bring jaw-dropping offers, early bird alerts, and carts that fill up in seconds. That rush can also lower your guard. Each year, fraudsters ride the hype with fresh tricks that look real at a glance and cost the moment you click.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A little awareness goes a long way. In this guide, you will see how the most common <\/span>Black Friday scams<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> work, how to spot them in time, and how to shop safely with simple habits and the right protection on your devices.<\/span>\n<h2><b>1. Fake E-commerce Websites<\/b><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scammers spin up shopping sites that copy the look and feel of popular stores. The aim is to steal money or card data and vanish.<\/span>\n\n<b>Identify:<\/b>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Web address has extra letters or odd spelling, or uses strange domain endings.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor design, broken pages, or missing \u201cAbout,\u201d \u201cReturns,\u201d and \u201cContact\u201d details.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No <\/span><b>HTTPS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lock icon near the address bar, or a certificate that looks invalid.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<b>Overcome (do this):<\/b>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type the store\u2019s domain yourself or use a saved bookmark.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the domain age with a WHOIS lookup. A new site during sale week is a red flag.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read the return policy and customer service details before you buy.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When in doubt, purchase from trusted marketplaces or official brand sites.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>2. Phishing Emails and SMS Offers<\/b><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fraudsters push \u201cexclusive Black Friday coupon\u201d links through email and SMS. The link leads to a fake login page or malware.<\/span>\n\n<b>Identify:<\/b>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generic hello instead of your name, spelling mistakes, and odd formatting.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urgent tone: \u201cOnly 10 minutes left\u201d or \u201cYour account will be closed.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sender address looks strange or does not match the brand domain.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<b>Overcome (do this):<\/b>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not click links in unexpected messages. Visit the site directly.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never share OTP, CVV, or passwords by phone or chat.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Report suspicious messages. Learn more about<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickheal.co.in\/knowledge-centre\/phishing-detection-hidden-dangers-of-urgent-messages-scams\/\"> Urgent\u2019 Messages Scams<\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to stay alert.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>3. Social Media Giveaway Scams<\/b><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fake pages run \u201cwin a phone today\u201d contests to harvest personal and bank details.<\/span>\n\n<b>Identify:<\/b>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requests for UPI ID, card numbers, or a \u201csmall fee\u201d to release the prize.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pages with few followers, no verification, or recent creation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<b>Overcome (do this):<\/b>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ignore contests that ask for payment or sensitive data.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check if the brand has a blue check and a link to its official site.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cross-verify the giveaway on the brand\u2019s website before you enter.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>4. Fake Mobile Shopping Apps<\/b><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may see lookalike apps during the sale period that promise extra discounts and fast checkout.<\/span>\n\n<b>Identify:<\/b>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very few reviews or many reviews are posted on the same day.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">App asks for risky permissions like SMS reading, accessibility, or contacts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<b>Overcome (do this):<\/b>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download only from Google Play or Apple App Store.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the developer name, app history, and review patterns.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your device security active to block malicious installs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>5. Counterfeit Products at Heavy Discounts<\/b><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deals that claim 70 to 90 per cent off on premium brands often lead to fake goods.<\/span>\n\n<b>Identify:<\/b>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prices way below market rate, missing warranty, or vague product details.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No GST invoice or serial number verification option.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<b>Overcome (do this):<\/b>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy from authorised sellers and brand stores.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the serial or IMEI on the brand\u2019s official checker.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep all proofs of purchase for returns or disputes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>6. Payment Gateway Fraud<\/b><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fake checkout page can steal your card details the moment you enter them.<\/span>\n\n<b>Identify:<\/b>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No lock icon, certificate errors, or a payment page hosted on a different domain.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requests for unusual methods like gift cards or crypto only.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<b>Overcome (do this):<\/b>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use secure gateways with OTP and 3D Secure.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prefer UPI or cards with tokenisation and alerts enabled.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a page looks off, stop, close the tab, and restart from the homepage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>7. Gift Card Traps<\/b><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fraudsters sell \u201cBlack Friday gift cards\u201d at a discount that never works at checkout.<\/span>\n\n<b>Identify:<\/b>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gift cards are listed on random forums or unknown marketplaces.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The seller asks you to pay via irreversible methods.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<b>Overcome (do this):<\/b>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchase gift cards only from official retailer sites or app stores.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redeem quickly and keep receipts until you finish using the balance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>8. Delivery and Tracking Scams<\/b><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You receive a message about a package you never ordered that needs a \u201csmall fee.\u201d<\/span>\n\n<b>Identify:<\/b>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unknown courier names, shortened tracking links, and poor grammar.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sender number changes across messages.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<b>Overcome (do this):<\/b>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Track parcels only on the courier\u2019s official website or app.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not pay fees through links in messages. Verify with customer care.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you paid, call your bank, disable the card, and raise a dispute at once.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>9. Subscription Trap Deals<\/b><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cFree trial today\u201d turns into a paid plan that renews without clear notice.<\/span>\n\n<b>Identify:<\/b>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fine print hidden behind tiny links.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complex cancellation steps or no contact details.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<b>Overcome (do this):<\/b>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read the terms and reminder policy before starting a trial.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a virtual card with a limit for trial payments.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set a calendar reminder to review and cancel before the end date.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>10. Fake Customer Support Numbers<\/b><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scammers post helpline numbers in comments and forums to take control of your device or wallet.<\/span>\n\n<b>Identify:<\/b>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numbers that appear only on a third-party post, not on the brand\u2019s site.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agents who push \u201cremote support\u201d apps instantly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<b>Overcome (do this):<\/b>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get support numbers from the brand\u2019s official website only.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never share OTP or install screen-sharing apps for shopping queries.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How to Identify a Black Friday Scam<\/b><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black Friday fraud thrives on speed. The scammer creates urgency, places a tempting offer, and makes you click before you think. Once you slow down the process, the signs become clear.<\/span>\n\n<b>Warning signs to look for:<\/b>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fake URLs, spelling errors, and mismatched domains.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too-good-to-be-true prices and \u201conly 5 minutes left\u201d timers.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor app reviews, sudden permission requests, and no developer history.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requests for sensitive data through chat or DMs.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pressure to pay with gift cards or crypto.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<b>Use trusted tools to check safety:<\/b>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Netcraft Anti-Phishing Extension for risk flags in your browser.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Quick Heal Browsing Protection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to block malicious links in search and social feeds.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WOT (Web of Trust) to see community trust scores.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<b>How scammers trick users:<\/b>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phishing links that imitate login or checkout pages to steal credentials.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fake support numbers that push remote access apps.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counterfeit deals that deliver poor-quality products with no return route.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How to Overcome Black Friday Scams<\/b><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevention is simpler than recovery. Build a short routine before every purchase.<\/span>\n\n<b>Preventive steps:<\/b>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shop from verified sites and official brand apps.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check for <\/span><b>HTTPS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, look at the full domain, and read the policy pages.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enable two-factor authentication on email, wallets, and shopping accounts.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn on bank alerts for every transaction.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your devices protected with updated security software.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<b>Corrective steps if you clicked or paid:<\/b>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disconnect from the internet, change passwords, and run a full device scan.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call your bank, block the card, and dispute the charge.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Report the incident to the platform and to cybercrime portals in India.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save emails, screenshots, and order IDs as evidence.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a detailed primer on staying safe during sale season, read<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickheal.co.in\/knowledge-centre\/avoid-black-friday-fraud\/\"> avoid black friday scams<\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in Quick Heal Knowledge Centre.<\/span>\n<h2><b>Stay Protected this Black Friday with Quick Heal<\/b><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scammers only need one slip. A layered approach closes most gaps.<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Browsing Protection warns you about risky sites and unsafe links.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti-Phishing shields you from black friday phishing pages that mimic banks and stores.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safe Banking adds an extra guard during payment, which is critical when checkout pages get spoofed.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile Security blocks malicious apps and dangerous permissions.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identity Protection watches for leaks that can follow a black friday deals scam or a black friday sales scam.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want an all-in-one plan for home use, explore<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickheal.co.in\/home-users\/quick-heal-total-security\/\"> Total security<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is simple to set up and designed for Indian conditions, from slow networks to heavy sale traffic.<\/span>\n<h3><b>Quick tips at a glance<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go direct to the site. Do not trust links from random messages.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the lock icon and the full URL before you pay.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use UPI or cards with OTP. Keep transaction alerts on.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid sharing personal details over chat or social DMs.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install security on every device you use for shopping.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a749bd5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-mgz-section-title\" data-id=\"a749bd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"mgz-section-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t    <h2 class=\"tx-section-heading mb-30\">\r\n        <span>Frequently Asked Questions<\/span>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n\t    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-062b262 elementor-widget elementor-widget-mgz-faq-widget\" data-id=\"062b262\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"mgz-faq-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\r\n    <div class=\"faq_wrap\">\r\n        <ul class=\"accordion_box clearfix\">\r\n                        <li class=\"accordion block\">\r\n                <div class=\"acc-btn\">\r\n                     How can I report a Black Friday scam?                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"acc_body \">\r\n                    <div class=\"content\">\r\n                        <p>Collect proof like screenshots, messages, transaction IDs, and the website link. Report it to the platform, inform your bank, and file a complaint on the national cybercrime portal so the case is on record and action can be taken.\n<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/li>\r\n                        <li class=\"accordion block\">\r\n                <div class=\"acc-btn\">\r\n                     How to check if a Black Friday deal is real?                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"acc_body \">\r\n                    <div class=\"content\">\r\n                        <p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Compare the price across two or three well-known stores and read the returns and warranty terms. If the seller is unknown, check the domain details, reviews, and the presence of a valid <\/span><b>HTTPS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> certificate before you place the order.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/li>\r\n                        <li class=\"accordion block\">\r\n                <div class=\"acc-btn\">\r\n                    How to spot fake Black Friday deals?                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"acc_body \">\r\n                    <div class=\"content\">\r\n                        <p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Watch for extreme discounts, timers that push you to rush, and payment by gift cards or crypto. Poor grammar, odd URLs, and missing contact details are common giveaways of <\/span>black friday phishing scams<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and other <\/span>black friday fraud<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> tricks.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Black Friday 2025 will bring jaw-dropping offers, early bird alerts, and carts that fill up in seconds. That rush can also lower your guard. Each year, fraudsters ride the hype with fresh tricks that look real at a glance and cost the moment you click.\u00a0 A little awareness goes a long way. 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