# Online scams skyrocket before Black Friday – NordVPN warns what shoppers should watch out for

> A NordVPN analysis found a 250% jump in fake Black Friday shops Scammers use AI to copy retailer sites and steal data NordVPN Threat Protection Pro blocked 4.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/online-scams-skyrocket-before-black-friday-nordvpn-warns-what-shoppers-should-watch-out-for?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=691e37a6ed6a895c86bae853)
- **Published:** 2025-11-19
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #black #friday #nordvpn #online #scams #before #fake #scammers
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