How Fake Luxury Sites and AI Scams Are Hijacking Holiday Shopping — And Why 2026 Will Be Even Worse
“Australia’s Wake-Up Call: What Happened in Late 2025” Late 2025 delivered one of the clearest warning signs yet about where fake luxury and online shopping fraud is heading. McAfee’s 2025 holiday research confirmed a sharp surge in scams targeting Australian shoppers. Nearly one in five Australians was targeted, with the average victim losing AUD $445. […]