Isle of Man Bank is warning people not to fall for festive scams in the hunt for Christmas bargains.
On Twitter, the company says fraudsters advertise items online at deeply discounted prices - but often customers are disappointed because the products don't exist.
It adds if you're shopping online you should do some research to find out what a fair price is.
They conclude by saying if the price you're offered seems unrealistic or the seller wants you to act immediately, it's likely a scam.
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