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Online shopping scams skyrocketed 65% during pandemic costing shoppers £69m

July 15, 2021

Online shopping fraud has skyrocketed by 65 per cent over the past year seeing online fraud victims lose a whopping £2.3 billion. Fraud rates are continuing to skyrocket across the…

What is a bot? A bot is a software application that runs automated scripts over the internet. A bot is often used to perform simple tasks faster than a human could do, such as bagging the new pair of AirJordans...or stealing your card information.

The 6 most dangerous bot threats in online retail and what can be done to prevent them

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bots Fraud Google Scalping

May 14, 2021

George Iddenden

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According to cyber security firm Netacea, Botnets earned $5 million per day in 2019, that equates to $1,825,000,000 annually. A bot is a software application that runs automated scripts over…

As shopping has gone online, so too has shoplifting. Today’s supermarkets need to adapt and defend against these modern-day threats.

In the age of online shopping, shoplifting has gone digital

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Fraud Riskified Supermarkets

May 6, 2021

Ben Stevens

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The pandemic has forced shoppers to dramatically alter their behaviour. In no sector is this more obvious than in food shopping. Grocers have experienced huge demand for online shopping in…

Asda and Morrisons online grocery customers are being targeted by scammers who are sending fake delivery text messages in an effort to gain their personal information.

Asda and Morrisons online customers warned over fake delivery texts amid spate of scams

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Asda Chartered Trading Standards Institute CTSI Delivery Fraud Morrisons Scam

April 28, 2021

Ben Stevens

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Asda and Morrisons online grocery customers are being targeted by scammers who are sending fake delivery text messages in an effort to gain their personal information. The Chartered Trading Standards…

Fashion retailers see huge spike in fraud as pandemic provides “veritable petri dish” for online abuse

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ecommerce fashion Fraud online Ravelin

April 20, 2021

Ben Stevens

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Fashion retailers have seen a stark rise in nearly all types of fraud thanks to the rise in ecommerce shopping during the pandemic. Fraud detection specialist Ravelin found that over…

Ebay UK has become the first major tech firm to consider joining cross-sector anti-fraud organisation Stop Scams UK as pressure from MPs, police and regulators mounts.

Ebay becomes first retailer to consider joining major anti-fraud group “Stop Scams UK” as rates skyrocket

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Ebay Facebook Fraud Natwest Stop Scams UK

April 6, 2021

Ben Stevens

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Ebay UK has become the first major tech firm to consider joining cross-sector anti-fraud organisation Stop Scams UK as pressure from MPs, police and regulators mounts. Stop Scams UK is…

Which? magazine has warned that governments, banks and tech groups must do more to prevent people being defrauded online.

Which?: ‘Whack a mole’ approach to internet fraudsters isn’t working

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Fraud Google Scams Search Engines Which?

March 26, 2021

George Iddenden

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Which? magazine has warned that governments, banks and tech groups must do more to prevent people being defrauded online. The consumer group has said that the current ‘whack a mole’…

Asda shoppers have been targeted by scammers posing as the supermarket’s chief executive Roger Burnley.

Asda CEO Roger Burnley impersonated by hackers in Facebook scam

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Asda Facebook Fraud Roger Burnley Scam

November 23, 2020

Ben Stevens

Asda shoppers have been targeted by scammers posing as the supermarket’s chief executive Roger Burnley. Fraudulent adverts have been posted across Facebook offering shoppers a free £35 gift box if…

Black Friday scams are set to cost shoppers tens of millions this week as the UK prepares for the busiest ever online holiday shopping festival.

Black Friday scams to cost average victim £735 this year

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Barclays Black Friday Cyber Monday Fraud Scam UK Finance

November 23, 2020

Ben Stevens

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Black Friday scams are set to cost shoppers tens of millions this week as the UK prepares for the busiest ever online holiday shopping festival. Numerous consumer groups have warned…

Sainsbury’s customers have had their online orders cancelled and accounts blocked by the retailer due to supposed “fraudulent activity” despite it providing no evidence.

Sainsbury’s is cancelling delivery orders and permanently blocking accounts without explanation

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Delivery Fraud Sainsbury's Trustpilot

November 19, 2020

Ben Stevens

Sainsbury’s customers have had their online orders cancelled and accounts blocked by the retailer due to supposed “fraudulent activity” despite it providing no evidence. A number of customers have complained…

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Online shopping scams skyrocketed 65% during pandemic costing shoppers £69m

The 6 most dangerous bot threats in online retail and what can be done to prevent them

In the age of online shopping, shoplifting has gone digital

Asda and Morrisons online customers warned over fake delivery texts amid spate of scams

Fashion retailers see huge spike in fraud as pandemic provides “veritable petri dish” for online abuse

Ebay becomes first retailer to consider joining major anti-fraud group “Stop Scams UK” as rates skyrocket

Which?: ‘Whack a mole’ approach to internet fraudsters isn’t working

Black Friday scams to cost average victim £735 this year

Sainsbury’s is cancelling delivery orders and permanently blocking accounts without explanation

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