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Spotting fake Black Friday deals: Price history and seller verification are key

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As Black Friday approaches, consumers are warned about inflated discounts and outright scams. A study by Which? found that over 80% of tracked products were available for the same or lower prices outside the Black Friday sales period. Additionally, Bitdefender reported that nearly 53% of Black Friday-related spam analyzed involved fraudulent offers, including fake coupons and impersonations of familiar retailers. To avoid these pitfalls, shoppers are advised to use price tracking tools like CamelCamelCamel or Keepa for Amazon purchases, compare prices across retailers using Google Shopping, and exercise caution with unfamiliar sellers by verifying reviews and payment methods. AI

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Spotting fake Black Friday deals: Price history and seller verification are key

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