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Sales season is just around the corner, and ANZ has some tips to keep consumers safe from scammers.
Everybody loves a good deal, and with Black Friday and Cyber Monday just around the corner, sales season is truly upon us.
But that also means scammers are on the prowl, looking to take advantage of shoppers hungry for a bargain.
Australian shoppers spent more than $1.46 billion in the 2023 sales period, and ANZ expects that number to rise by at least 6 per cent this year when sales kick off on 29 November.
With more than 70 per cent of those sales happening online, scammers will be out in force.
“Scammers often exploit popular shopping events like Black Friday, hoping to take advantage of individuals focused on securing a bargain,” Ruth Talalla, ANZ scams portfolio lead, said in a statement.
“During seasonal sales, we generally see a rise in fake shopping websites or advertisements pretending to be reputable Australian retailers, hoping to entice shoppers with highly discounted prices or incredible deals.”
“We encourage customers to take a moment before making any online purchases, whether during a sale or not, and verify the website to ensure the information is legitimate.”
ANZ has five simple tips to follow to stay safe shopping online this year.
“We encourage customers to take a moment before making any online purchases, whether during a sale or not, and verify the website to ensure the information is legitimate,” Talalla said.
David Hollingworth has been writing about technology for over 20 years, and has worked for a range of print and online titles in his career. He is enjoying getting to grips with cyber security, especially when it lets him talk about Lego.
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