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The Sephora Advent Calendar Scam Returns for the 2025 Holiday Season

The Sephora Advent Calendar scam is back and it’s spreading faster than ever. After circulating widely in 2024, the scam has resurfaced in time for the holiday season. This time, it combines WhatsApp messages, sponsored Facebook ads, and fraudulent websites to trick users across Europe.

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What started as an American retail tradition went on to become a worldwide sales event – and a favorite time of year for scammers.
While US Black Friday officially falls on the fourth Friday in November (28 November this year), many countries now run sales weeks earlier.

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When something goes viral, scammers are never far behind.

Bitdefender Antispam Lab has recently uncovered a global scam campaign piggybacking on the viral Starbucks Bearista Cup and the Starbucks × Hello Kitty collaboration, luring fans with promises of limited-edition gifts.

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