November is the month of fake Black Friday tech deals - here's how to spot them

That Black Friday discount you’re excited about might not be as good a deal as it seems.

By Husain Parvez Nov. 7, 2026 8:15 am EST maicasaa/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

Black Friday falls on November 27 this year, but retailers like Amazon and Best Buy will have sales running well before then. Some of these sales may be well worth taking advantage of, while others may seem like bargains until you compare prices. Then there are outright scams, including fake storefronts and phishing emails posing as retailer promotions.