AI-assisted summary

Scammers are increasingly using Black Friday shopping events to steal money and personal information from unwary shoppers.

Artificial intelligence is making scams more sophisticated, with fake voices and websites that are harder to detect.

Common scams include fake social media ads, bogus websites, counterfeit goods on real retail sites, and fraudulent gift card offers.

Retailers everywhere, both national stores and local mom-and-pops, are hoping to take your money as you do your Black Friday shopping.

Unfortunately, an awful lot of scammers are hoping to take your money, too. And they won't give anything back besides frustration and financial ruin.

You might get a call from a child in your family hinting for a special gift and asking for your credit card numb

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