Watch out for these holiday shopping fakes

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Written by kerry tomlinson

Cyber criminals created this fake Stussy clothing and accessories site to trick shoppers. Image: Cyber Giraffe & Ampyx News.

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Trying to find the best deals? Keep an eye out for copycat sites designed to trick you out of money.

The fakers are working harder every year. And they're hoping that you're moving too quickly during this busy shopping season to notice the small details that reveal the scam.

Here's how to protect yourself from now until the end of holidays.

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Story originally published November 28, 2025.

See print version here at Ampyx News (formerly called Ampere News).

 

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