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CTSI alerts Black Friday shoppers


Black Friday bargain hunters are being urged to beware of scams and counterfeit goods

Richard Young

Posted 22 November 2022 | JoTS Online


Content Tags:  Updates|Retail|National


UPDATES: As Black Friday shopping intensifies, CTSI is reminding consumers how to spot misleading offers, avoid scams and make safer purchasing decisions during one of the busiest retail periods of the year.

CTSI is urging shoppers seeking to save money on Black Friday bargains to be on their guard against scams, fake reviews and potentially unsafe goods.

Black Friday (25 November) and Cyber Monday (28 November) originated in the US as promotional events offering shoppers discounted goods after the Thanksgiving holiday. The tradition quickly spread to the UK, where some retailers use it as an...

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