Tips For Shopping On Cyber Monday

Never mail cash or wire money to online sellers, and if a company insists you pay with a gift card, it is most likely a scam.

If you’re shopping for Cyber Monday, we’ve got tips for staying safe and avoiding scams.

If an unexpected email promises great online deals, don’t click the embedded links. Check out the company first to confirm its web address by typing it in yourself.

Also, pay with credit cards that give you extra protections such as the right to dispute charges and temporarily withhold payment during an investigation. Never mail cash or wire money to online sellers, and if a company insists you pay with a gift card, it is most likely a scam.

When checking out, look for a URL that starts with ‘https’ if it’s not there or if you’re asked to email payment info, you should leave the site.

Above all, print/save your online transaction records until you get your packages and keep all information related to the purchase so if it turns out it was a scam, it could be easily traced.