How to Avoid Cyber Monday Scams

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Will you be doing any online shopping today? Cyber Monday is the biggest online shopping day of the year! Just make sure that you're shopping smart. Here are a few tips to help you avoid online scams while purchasing your holiday gifts.

Tips to Avoid Cyber Monday Scams:

• Do Your Research - Make sure that the company you are buying from is a reputable business. Try Googling "Business Name Scam" to get an idea of whether or not the business is worth purchasing from. You can also check out the Better Business Bureau!
• Buy From Secure Servers - Whenever you make a payment online, make sure that the website is https://. The "s" stands for secure! There will be a padlock symbol next to the website address that lets you know that your website is legitimate.
• Update Your Computer Security - Are you running an anti-virus program? Make sure that it's updated! Don't click on any attachments or links from unknown sources.
• Beware of Phishing - Don't provide your credit card or bank account information to anyone by phone, text, email, or pop-up ad. These are common ways people gain your personal information under the guise of confirmation.

Read more about how you can avoid Cyber Monday scams here. We want to make sure you enjoy the holidays safely!

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