POLICE and spy chiefs have issued an unprecedented warning to Sun readers over online Black Friday and Christmas shopping cons.
More than £15million was nicked last year with the average loss at £1,000.
Most scams involved mobile phones, electronics, cars and designer clothes – and people aged 19 to 25 were most likely to be victims.
One buyer lost £7,000 when they tried to buy a camper van.
But officials fear scams could soar this year as the cost of living crisis forces more shoppers to hunt for rock-bottom prices.