With Black Friday and Cyber Monday kicking off the holiday shopping season, watch for a spike in scam websites that try to deceive you into believing you're on the real Amazon or Wayfair website. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner breaking down how you can shop safely online this holiday season.

Scammers thrive during this time of year. Here are some simple, shareable suggestions to avoid getting swindled.

According to McAfee.com, using unsecured Wi-Fi at malls or cafes can expose users' data to hackers on the same network. Fake QR codes on posters or flyers promising exclusive deals often lead to phishing sites, and phone scams can trick shoppers into downloading malicious links via text message.

Scammers are using AI to create fake retailer websites, phishing emails and deepfake videos that impersonate trusted brands or influencers.

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