As online sales reach record levels, the convenience of shopping from home brings potential dangers such as phishing scams, fraudulent websites, and malware. It’s important to stay vigilant when shopping online, especially during the holiday season, as cybercriminals often exploit the surge in online traffic.

With statistics this year from Age Scotland showing that over 400,000 older people living in Scotland have been targeted by scammers, it has never been more important to protect yourself and others from falling victim to fraudsters.