Australians warned of dodgy Christmas deals as $2bn worth of scams expected to double

Shoppers should look out for fake online stores, too-cheap puppies and text alerts for unexpected deliveries

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Christmas shoppers are being urged to exercise extreme caution while buying gifts for family and friends this festive season, with online fraud on the rise.

Fake online toy shops , far-too-cheap puppies and text alerts for deliveries you never ordered are just some of the scams expected to do the rounds this year.

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