Shoppers are being urged to ensure the website is authentic
Gardai are warning people to be careful when shopping online in the lead up to Christmas.
Shoppers are being urged to ensure the website is authentic and to check the spelling and URL address are genuine.
People are also being advised to research the retailer to ensure it's reputable and secure before sharing card details.
Dermott Jewell, from the Consumers' Association of Ireland, says people should be wary of online offers that seem too good to be true
An Garda Síochána and Europol advise consumers and online retailers of the following online shopping fraud prevention tips in the lead up to Christmas and the Black Friday sales period.
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) November 4, 2021
For more information, see the full statement from AGS: https://t.co/r7xeCACWN1 pic.twitter.com/EetY8OuEiq

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