THAMES Valley Police have warned shoppers to avoid deals that seem 'too much of a bargain' when buying Christmas gifts online.

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A post on the TVP Oxford Facebook page today said: "If something seems too much of a bargain, it’s probably poor quality, fake or doesn’t exist.

"Take a moment to stop and think."

It added: "It’s ok to reject or ignore any request."