Security experts from Cyberspace warn the coming couple of weeks could see a flood of scams reaching people's inboxes since scammers will use the time of year to take advantage of the soaring volume of online shopping and potential discounts, says Metro.

This is why it's crucial that email users are especially vigilant in the coming weeks, because there will be more opportunities than ever before for scam emails or fake deals. Most often, this can result in the theft of personal information or even malware that gives fraudsters access to other people's devices.

"With another 10. million threats online expected to be posed Christmas Day and New Year's Day, it's never been more crucial to keep a skeptical eye over any festive deals or unexpected order and delivery updates," said Vonny Gamot Director of EMEA at McAfee.

"Even when an message or email appears authentic, it's a good idea for you to contact the source, whether that's an eCommerce retailer, or delivery service."

How to protect against frauds using phishing

Online deals that are fake are frequent hazards to watch out for If a deal looks too good to be real, be wary. One tip to consider is if you've been sent through deals from a certain business, head straight to that store using an online search engine to see if you can find the identical deal. If not you might be viewing a fake webpage.

Other common scams include fake delivery notifications. Be vigilant about what you're expecting and when and remember that you should never believe that you will be required to pay for another delivery time with reputable couriers. Be wary of entering your payment details whenever you're asked for it.

"Many scams work because the scammer creates false impression of urgency, or preys on an emotional high," continued Ms Gamot. "Pause before you rush to take action on any message you think is threatening or urgent particularly if it comes coming from an unknown or unproven sender."