It's anticipated that there will be a rise in criminal activity coinciding with the surge in online transactions during the Christmas sales.
It's also predicted the total value of fraud attempted during the Christmas shopping period would reach £67m.
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The item most sought after by fraudsters is the Apple iPad, followed by the Canon EOS D digital cameras and the new Apple iPod Touch.
Meanwhile, shoppers have been warned that one in 15 items bought from overseas on the internet is a fake.
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