With more online shoppers this year due to COVID-19, cybercriminals are pulling the trigger on new scams ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Consumers can expect an onslaught of scams, phishing attacks and other malicious activities. Authorities worldwide are already warning of a slew of scams leading up to the holiday season. Authorities in China warned of a fake refund phone scam where attackers impersonate a customer service officer from various brands to tell customers that a recent purchase is out of stock and promises a refund if they hand over their bank account details.
Source: https://threatpost.com/scams-black-friday-cybercriminal-craze/161239/