O2 has issued an urgent alert this week ahead of the big Black Friday shopping event.

A major week of shopping is just days away, with Black Friday 2025 officially beginning on Friday, November 28. While the big sales are great for bargain hunters and shoppers looking for a saving, this yearly event also brings increased risk for consumers, and not being on high alert could be costly. Cybercriminals often use the Black Friday rush to take advantage and cash in, with crooks sending out convincing text-message scams in a bid to trick people.

One of the biggest threats is delivery scams. With so many people ordering online, it’s easy to forget what you’ve bought — and scammers exploit this by sending fake “missed delivery” or shopping-related messages.

To help protect customers, O2 has i

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