Shoppers have been warned of a heightened risk of cybercrime as Black Friday begins.

This annual pre-Christman sales event always offers huge discounts on products, including technology , clothes and home appliances, and it's a great time to grab a bargain. However, it's also a prime time to scammed with cyber crooks often using the lure of great deals to catch people out.

"As the busy shopping season approaches, stay informed with these tips to help recognise impersonation scams - when a scammer pretends to be a trusted company and reaches out to try to get access to sensitive information like personal or financial information, or Amazon account details," online retail giant Amazon said.

There are a number of ways crooks use Black Friday to attack unsuspecting consumers, including

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