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Scalper bots are posing a serious threat to online retail experts have warned after Dr Martens became the latest victim of reseller groups.

Scalper bots pose serious threat to online retail experts warn as Dr Martens becomes latest victim

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March 24, 2021

Scalper bots are posing a serious threat to online retail experts have warned after Dr Martens became the latest victim of reseller groups. Dr Martens launched its latest limited-edition collaboration…

Tesco has issued an urgent warning to shoppers trying to get their hands on a PlayStation 5 after scammers adopted its branding.

Tesco issues urgent warning over PS5 scam as it imposes new rules on customers

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March 23, 2021

Ben Stevens

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Tesco has issued an urgent warning to shoppers trying to get their hands on a PlayStation 5 after scammers adopted its branding. The UK’s largest supermarket issued a statement over…

Currys PC World is offering shoppers PlayStation 5 "Priority Passes" to try and level the playing field against scalpers.

Currys offering PS5 priority passes to combat scalpers

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March 8, 2021

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Currys PC World is offering shoppers PlayStation 5 “Priority Passes” to try and level the playing field against scalpers. The technology retailer’s priority pass system randomly selects consumers who have…

PS5 shortages expected to extend throughout 2021 and even into 2022

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February 24, 2021

Ben Stevens

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PlayStation 5 shortages are expected to continue throughout 2021 and even into 2022 as analysts see no “end in sight” for supply chain issues. Since launching back in November Sony…

PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series scalpers have bought an estimated 10 to 15 per cent of all consoles since launch, making millions in profits.

PS5 and Xbox scalpers have bought 10-15% of all consoles making $58m in profits

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February 17, 2021

Ben Stevens

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PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series scalpers have bought an estimated 10 to 15 per cent of all consoles since launch, making millions in profits. According to an in-depth analysis of…

PS5 scalpers fight back against “bad press” stating they “help people make money”

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February 12, 2021

Ben Stevens

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PlayStation 5 scalpers which are continuing to make it near impossible for average customers to get their hands on a console say they are not happy with their “bad press”.…

Argos launches “investigation” after scalpers hit PS5 restock

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Argos PlayStation 5 PS5 Scalper

January 29, 2021

Ben Stevens

Argos has launched an “investigation” after reports emerged that PlayStation 5 scalper groups once again wiped-out stock before other customers had a chance. PS5 stock issues continue to plague the…

With a bevy of highly anticipated tech products launched at CES in January - from TVs to mobile phones, CPUs and laptops - the question is: how can retailers ensure they get them into the hands of eager consumers?

How retailers can fight back against bots

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bots ForgeRock PS5 Scalpers

January 20, 2021

Ben Stevens

In 2020, the festive retail chaos started early – but it wasn’t the crowds of shoppers who were to blame. With people forced to stay at home because of lockdowns,…

Walmart blocked 20 million PS5 bots in 30 minutes as it calls on retailers to “join us” and fight scalpers

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December 17, 2020

Ben Stevens

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Walmart says it blocked more than 20 million bots from buying a PlayStation 5 in just 30 minutes as it calls on other retailers to help stamp out the problem.…

GameStop has seen its share prices nearly double overnight after it became the focal point of a battle between Wall Street and smaller independent investors.

GameStop receives ‘surprise’ PS5 and Xbox Series stock leading to chaotic queues across US

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December 16, 2020

Ben Stevens

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GameStop has received “surprise” PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series stock causing queues of hungry shoppers to form violating social distancing and overwhelming staff. According to a report from Bloomberg, GameStop…

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Scalper bots pose serious threat to online retail experts warn as Dr Martens becomes latest victim

Tesco issues urgent warning over PS5 scam as it imposes new rules on customers

Currys offering PS5 priority passes to combat scalpers

PS5 shortages expected to extend throughout 2021 and even into 2022

PS5 and Xbox scalpers have bought 10-15% of all consoles making $58m in profits

PS5 scalpers fight back against “bad press” stating they “help people make money”

Argos launches “investigation” after scalpers hit PS5 restock

How retailers can fight back against bots

Walmart blocked 20 million PS5 bots in 30 minutes as it calls on retailers to “join us” and fight scalpers

GameStop receives ‘surprise’ PS5 and Xbox Series stock leading to chaotic queues across US

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