Security
Black Friday Email Scams: How to Shop Safely Online
Michael Park
November 20, 2025
Protect yourself from holiday shopping scams with our guide to identifying fake deals and phishing emails.
Introduction
Black Friday and Cyber Monday bring incredible deals—and incredible scams. Here's how to stay safe.
Common Holiday Email Scams
1. Fake Order Confirmations
The scam: "Your Amazon order #12345 has shipped!"
Protection:
•Check your actual account directly
•Never click links in unexpected emails
2. Too-Good-To-Be-True Deals
Red flags:
•Prices far below market value
•Unknown sender addresses
•Pressure to act immediately
3. Fake Shipping Notifications
| Carrier | Real Domain | Fake Example |
|---|---|---|
| UPS | ups.com | ups-delivery.info |
| FedEx | fedex.com | fedex-tracking.net |
| USPS | usps.com | usps-package.com |
Safe Shopping Tips
Use Temporary Email for New Stores
When trying a new online store:
1Use a temporary email like Tempo
2Complete your purchase
3Get your confirmation
4No spam later!
Conclusion
Stay vigilant during holiday shopping season. If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.