How to spot fake Black Friday deals

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Traditionally, Black Friday deals were items slashed in price to entice consumers to head out in the early dawn hours the day after Thanksgiving with special morning deals.

Essentially, these deals were designed for ambitious people looking to be the early bird that catches the worm. This no longer is the case. Black Friday is becoming a multi and all day event. In addition to the madness typically associated with the oft-cited busiest shopping day(s) of the year, nowadays many fake Black Friday deals have emerged over time.