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Festive Sale

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Festive Sale Scams 2026: How to Spot Fake Deals, Fake Sites and Fake Customer Care Before You Pay

The festive sales are prime time for online fraud: lookalike shopping sites, fake delivery texts, fake customer-care numbers and QR codes that take money instead of sending it. Here are the common tricks this season, ten checks before you pay, and what to do if you are cheated.

The Daily14 Oct 2026

Money

Is 'No-Cost EMI' Really Free? How It Works in Festive Sales, With a Worked Example

No-cost EMI offers are everywhere in this year's festive sales. The interest is not waived; the seller offsets it with a discount. You may still pay 18% GST on the interest and a processing fee, and you may lose an instant discount. A worked example shows the real cost.

The Daily14 Oct 2026