Teen online spending up 185% as parents urged to be wary of fraudsters

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday on the way, people are being asked to be vigilant when using credit and debit cards online - particularly parents with teenagers.

Online spending has increased by almost 25% as we head into the busiest shopping period of the year.

With Black Friday deals already available in most places and warnings of supply shortages ahead of Christmas, Irish people have been busy shopping online in recent weeks.