The BBC is warning users about a "persistent" online shopping scam that relies on tricking victims into handing over a one-time passcode , which can lead to fraudsters racking up thousands of pounds in minutes. The scammers are cold-calling victims claiming to be from a 'buy now, pay later' service to verify fraudulent transactions. Consumers are being urged to "absolutely protect" their one-time codes to avoid losing up to £3,000 .

Scam Targets Christmas Shoppers: The warning concerns a nasty online shopping trick that criminals are using, particularly as the Christmas shopping season hits its peak. Fraudsters rely on the fact that people are spending heavily online, often using "buy now, pay later" services like Klarna.

Method of Deception: The scam starts with fraudsters cold-cal

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