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Australians who are shopping online for Christmas gifts need to be wary of fake delivery scams that could cost thousands of dollars, the AFP has warned.

Cyber criminals will be more active in December as they seek to prey on victims who may be more stressed or inattentive than usual, according to the federal agency.

AFP cybercrime operations commander Chris Goldsmid said shoppers should be extremely sceptical of any messages where they are asked to click on links.

'Cyber criminals often impersonate trusted brands, such as legitimate parcel delivery services, to send messages designed to trick consumers into clicking on URLs containing harmful malware or providing personal

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