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Nationwide Warns Shoppers: Stay Vigilant Against Holiday Scams

12/9/2025

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Nationwide Building Society warns members to stay vigilant during holiday shopping after a record 31.2 million Black Friday transactions.
The society expects 20.6 million transactions on December 12 and 13, signaling sustained high activity.
Mark Nalder, Nationwide's director, urges caution against scams on platforms such as Snapchat and Telegram.
Nationwide provides a 24/7 fraud line and a Scam Checker to verify payments, while consumer experts advise shoppers to compare deals.

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Nationwide Building Society warns members to stay vigilant during holiday shopping after a record 31.2 million Black Friday transactions.
The society expects 20.6 million transactions on December 12 and 13, signaling sustained high activity.
Mark Nalder, Nationwide's director, urges caution against scams on platforms such as Snapchat and Telegram.
Nationwide provides a 24/7 fraud line and a Scam Checker to verify payments, while consumer experts advise shoppers to compare deals.