Scams warning as busy shopping season hits

Australia is about to enter one of the busiest retail sales periods of the year - with the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.

Source: AAP

Many stores have begun early, looking to recoup some of the lost revenues during lockdowns around the country.

But shoppers are all being warned - this is also a busy time for scammers.

Some online shoppers will be added to the more than 26,000 Australians already scammed this year during the busy sales weekend.