![Avast researchers detect a surge in fake e-shops following holidays](https://blog.avast.com/hubfs/online%20shopping%20fake%20e%20shops.jpg)
As the festive season wraps up, a new challenge emerges for online shoppers: the rise of over 4,000 counterfeit e-shops. These fraudulent sites, cunningly designed to mimic popular brands, exploit the post-Christmas shopping enthusiasm. Their realistic appearances make them nearly indistinguishable from legitimate websites, posing a significant risk to unsuspecting consumers. Notable among these deceitful domains are sites like:
Source:: Avast