Online scams soar 53% as holiday season begins

Summarised by Centrist

Online scams have surged 53% with the start of holiday shopping, warns cyber safety firm Norton. A recent survey found that 25% of New Zealanders were targeted by scams in past holiday seasons, with average losses of $1356, though some reached as high as $50,000. Norton’s Dean Williams advises avoiding unfamiliar websites, using secure payment options, and being cautious with personal information to reduce scam risk.

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