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There's been a 250% spike in the creation of fake shopping sites, according to NordVPN. Scammers are using AI to make the duped shopping websites look very legit.

Not surprisingly, retailers are some of the most at risk during the holiday season. Google notes that criminals will set up fake websites that impersonate well-known brands, offering amazing deals on hard-to-find gifts, tricking shoppers into buying counterfeit merchandise or handing over their credit card and other personal information.

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.

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A woman with a connection to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been arrested as part of President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration. Four men who were reported missing Monday night after not returning from a Clearwater fishing trip have been safely located, according to the Clearwater Police Department.

An elderly man who lost £35,000 in cryptocurrency scams which used AI-generated social media advertisements has been left feeling "broken". Eddie Rushe from Lurgan, County Armagh, fell victim to three separate scams over 18 months.

South Korea announced Thursday it is imposing independent sanctions on 15 individuals and more than a hundred entities over their illicit involvement in transnational crimes in Southeast Asia, primarily online scams that have targeted South Korean nationals.

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When it comes to finding the perfect pet online, the internet can feel like the perfect marketplace filled with cute faces and wagging tails. But lurking behind those adorable photos are scammers who are ready to prey on unsuspecting buyers.