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Black Friday
Consumers warned of increasingly sophisticated scams on Black Friday
Fake websites, phishing, fraudulent job offers and rental accommodation scams are all out to get you
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Black Friday’s relentless drumbeat
Irish people are likely to spend more than others in Europe over the next weekend despite the perils of online scams
Irish consumers plan to spend less this Black Friday weekend
Ireland is still one of the highest spending nations amongst European countries, where the average spend is €268
Black Friday warning from bankers over scams via online shopping surge
Criminals ‘primed’ to take advantage as retailers discount products for online sale
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Check if prices include import taxes, Revenue warns before Black Friday
Bank of Ireland warns shopping scams up nearly half in the first six months of the year
‘Tis the season to be scammed: shoppers fall for rogue websites
Buying online via social media links to products have the highest incidence of fraud with 42% of users reporting they lost money
60% of Black Friday shoppers later regret their purchases
Research from Competition and Consumer Protection Commission suggests significant number do not trust deals on offer
Fastway problems: Will parcels around Ireland be delayed?
Company handles roughly 20 million deliveries here a year with major sorting hubs in Cork and Dublin
Christmas budgeting: Start today and save €700 for the big day
There’s a 10-week runway to Christmas and consumers need to start planning to avoid overspending
Boots ‘extremely remorseful’ after pleading guilty over misleading Black Friday prices
Breach was identified by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission
Retailers report better-than-expected Christmas sales after ‘challenging year’
Sector expects €8.9 billion in retail spending in December, €3 billion more than in other months
Cyber Monday: Are the deals real or just retailer tricks?
More than a third of Irish consumers will hunt for bargains today, spending over €300 on average – but watch out for scams
How to shop safely online: Garda ‘golden rules’ for Black Friday and Christmas season sales
Follow these rules from the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau for safer shopping
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Occasional delivery issues aside, there will be other things online shoppers will have to contend with that can be equally, if not more, problematic, such as taxes
PTSB apologises as salaries fail to land in accounts on Black Friday
The issue is bad timing for the bank with Friday being one of the busiest shopping days
Why some Irish retailers will not be taking part in Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales
Concerns around economics and sustainability have some retailers refusing to embrace the ‘discount sales’ period
Retailers taken to court over ‘fake discounts’ as Black Friday starts Christmas sales season
Shoppers are being deliberately misled, says consumer watchdog which has launched legal proceedings against a number of outlets
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Shoppers urged to be fraud aware as Black Friday spending surge looms
Spending by AIB customers jumped 11% to a one-day record last year with clothing the top target
Irish buy into Black Friday shopping more than European peers, says PwC
Close to two in three people expect to buy at least one item, with an average spend of €329
Irish shoppers losing interest and trust in Black Friday sales
Despite scepticism, purchasing will remain significant with spending per shopper likely to reach €431 compared to €343 last year
Black Friday is nothing more than Bleak Friday when it comes to environment
Some shoppers wait all year for this event to make necessary purchases they could not otherwise afford - others are enticed to buy things they don’t need
Conor Pope calculates Christmas will cost a family of five €2,373. Here’s how it breaks down
The cost of a typical Irish Christmas for a family of five comes in at an eye-watering figure
Black Friday: Conor Pope’s 10 commandments for bagging a bargain and avoiding rip-offs
Do your research, make a list, don’t panic and, maybe most importantly, shop Irish where possible
Black Friday: Yes there are bargains, but don’t be fooled
Be sceptical about big-sounding discounts. Retailers know how to seem more generous than they are
Irish Christmas markets: 15 spots to shop local and enjoy a day out this festive season
Heading to a Christmas market can be a great day out for people of all ages, families and friends alike
Black Friday sales more likely to attract young people, CCPC says
The consumer watchdog monitors online and instore discounts to ensure consumers not misled
Kilkenny Design owner says shopping local ‘more important than ever’ this Black Friday
Marian O’Gorman says businesses can only remain viable if they get support from local people
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