Cyber security expert speaks on rise in holiday shopping scams [Video]

“We’re making purchases more than any other time of year, so this is a great time for bad actors to focus their efforts,” Cyber Security expert Erich Kron said.

TAMPA, Fla. — The busy holiday shopping season is upon us as Black Friday, the busiest day of the year for in-person shopping, gives way to Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and the on-going “retail rush” before the holidays.

On Friday, crowds flooded the International Plaza in Tampa to try to score deals.

Shopper Adam Klein said he enjoys getting out for Black Friday every year.

“It’s just a bit of adventure,” Klein said. “That’s what brought us out. It’s definitely crazy. Parking is nuts, and there’s a lot of people.”

Shopper Megan Pierre exclaimed, “There was 40% off at UO, 30% at Zara, 45% at Steve Madden, so it was worth it!”

The National Retail Federation projects the average consumer …