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Monday 1 December this year was designated Cyber Monday - predicted to be the busiest online shopping day of the year as shoppers tried to get hold of Internet bargains ahead of Christmas.   The government has issued advice on how to shop safely online after a new survey by Cyber Streetwise revealed 45% of Britons admit that website security isn’t always a priority when shopping.

Get Safe Online has revealed a ‘Risky Christmas List’, outlining bargains that may be too good to be true, whilst the City of London Police has announced the ‘12 Online Frauds of Christmas’, offering guidance to consumers.

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