Shoppers who are hoping to find a Christmas bargain are being warned against handing over their hard-earned cash at pop-up stores and mock auctions.Croydon's trading standards team are urging residents to be cautious when spending their money, because if they are not careful it "could be about as much good as burning it".One of the less-happy traditions of the festive season is the annual spate of one-day sales and mock auctions by con artists determined to part shoppers with their...
