Consumers warned of scammers targeting pre-Christmas shopping sprees

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is advising consumers who are planning their Christmas shopping early this year, to follow a number of simple steps to protect themselves from rogue traders.

An estimated two million people in Ireland will make Black Friday purchases this year as consumers are warned to be wary of illegitimate traders who may take advantage of demands amid unique circumstances. 

As we prepare to enter the biggest shopping season of the year, a new survey of over 1,200 Irish adults has revealed that 54% plan to shop the Black Friday sales.