Fraudsters are targeting Christmas shoppers

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More people are at risk of being cheated this year, according to UK Finance

UK Finance, the association representing trade and finance institutions in the UK, is warning consumers of a spike in online scams targeting people looking for attractive deals on Christmas gifts. ...

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