Which? responds to warnings about online fraud ahead of Black Friday

Lisa Webb, Which? Consumer Law Expert, said: 

"Fraudsters are always on the lookout for new ways to part people from their hard-earned cash and unfortunately, the Black Friday sales are no exception.

"Scammers can easily set up fake websites so if you see a good offer from a company you don't know, look online for reviews and do your research to make sure it's genuine.

"If you think you've paid money to a scammer, you should report this to your bank and Action Fraud. You may be able to claim back your money through the chargeback scheme if you used a debit card or use a section 75 claim if you paid by credit card and the value was more than £100."