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China launches crackdown on online counterfeits

October 26, 2020

China’s market regulator and government departments have launched an operation investigating unfair competition, illegal wildlife sales and counterfeits through the country’s ecommerce channels. State news agency Xinhua reported that the…

Online shopping fraud has skyrocketed during the pandemic as more than 40,000 people fell victim within the first half of 2020.

40,000 people have fallen victim to online shopping fraud this year

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Finder.com Fraud Online Shopping Fraud

October 23, 2020

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Online shopping fraud has skyrocketed during the pandemic as more than 40,000 people fell victim within the first half of 2020. According to new data from Finder.com online shopping and…

Marks & Spencer shoppers are being targeted by hackers posing as the company’s chief executive Steve Rowe.

M&S CEO Steve Rowe impersonated by hackers in voucher scam

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October 22, 2020

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Marks & Spencer shoppers are being targeted by hackers posing as the company’s chief executive Steve Rowe. M&S says it is “investigating” fraudulent adverts which were shared widely across Facebook…

CCTV cameras using artificial intelligence to prevent shoppers not wearing masks from entering stores are being rolled out across the UK.

Mask-detecting CCTV cameras can now prevent you entering a store without a mask

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AI Artificial Intelligence CCTV Face Mask Vivacity

October 19, 2020

Ben Stevens

CCTV cameras using artificial intelligence to prevent shoppers not wearing masks from entering stores are being rolled out across the UK. As new coronavirus cases continue to skyrocket to unprecedented…

Klarna to be investigated by ICO after sending marketing emails to users “who are not and have never been a customer”

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October 15, 2020

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Klarna is set to be investigated by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) after sending marketing emails to scores of addresses it should not have had access to. Angry customers took…

Ebay is introducing a new “Authenticity Guarantee” service for all sneaker sales over $100 as it seeks to capitalise on the multi-billion-dollar sneaker resale market.

Ebay introduces “Authenticity Guarantee” for all sneakers over $100

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October 14, 2020

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Ebay is introducing a new “Authenticity Guarantee” service for all sneaker sales over $100 as it seeks to capitalise on the multi-billion-dollar sneaker resale market. Ebay, which is estimated to…

Co-op is introducing a range of new technologies to help prevent crime and protect its staff amid what it has called a “store crime epidemic”.

Co-op introduces a range of new technology to help tackle “crime epidemic”

October 14, 2020

Co-op is introducing a range of new technologies to help prevent crime and protect its staff amid what it has called a “store crime epidemic”. Central England Co-op is introducing…

Amazon has seen its shares dip two per cent in morning trading after it warned that its Christmas quarter could be “tight”.

Amazon employee stole $96,000 by issuing refunds to himself and friends

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Amazon FBI Federal Bureau of Investigation Fraud

October 6, 2020

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Amazon has reported a former employee to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for illegally issuing $96,500 in refunds to himself and friends via sellers’ accounts. Amazon says that Vu…

H&M has been fined over €35 million for breaching EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) laws in a landmark ruling.

H&M fined €35m after collecting employees’ private data in “intensive encroachment” of civil rights

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October 2, 2020

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H&M has been fined over €35 million for breaching EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) laws in a landmark ruling. The Swedish fashion retailer has incurred the largest fine ever…

Shopify is working with the FBI after “rogue members” of its support team stole data from over 100 of its merchants leading hackers to acquire customer details.

Over 100 Shopify merchants’ data stolen by “rogue members” of its support team

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September 23, 2020

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Shopify is working with the FBI after “rogue members” of its support team stole data from over 100 of its merchants leading hackers to acquire customer details. According to Shopify…

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