Online shopping has certainly boomed over the last 18-months as the pandemic forced high streets to shut up shop. Convenience is key for many of us with everything from groceries and homeware to clothing available at the click of a button.
However, there are some negatives that come with shopping from our smartphones, tablets and laptops. Alongside the growth of e-commerce there has been a rise in associated scams.
According to Which?, reports of 'smishing' (SMS phishing) increased by 700% in the first six months of 2021, compared to the previous six months, and now the watchdog is warning of a new scam called 'brushing', where fraudsters send mystery Amazon deliveries to households.
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