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Cyber Monday

Monday, November 26, 2012

Protect Yourself Against Cyber Monday Scammers

The Better Business Bureau offers these tips.

Shop on trustworthy websites. Check a seller's reputation and record for customer satisfaction at bbb.org. Look for the BBB seal and click to confirm the link is valid. Beware of “too good to be true” deals. Offers on websites and in unsolicited e-mails can often sound too good to be true, especially extremely low prices on hard-to-get items. Go with your instincts and don’t be afraid to pass up a "deal." Beware of phishing. If you receive an e-mail saying there are problems with an order that asks for personal information or financial information, BBB recommends calling the contact number on the website where the purchase was made to confirm that there really is a problem with the transaction. Confirm the website is secure. Always look in…

Cyber Monday: Finding Deals From Your Home

Are you ready to let your fingers do the walking today?

South Cobb residents who didn’t want to brave the crowds on Black Friday or Small Business Saturday still have one last big chance to save courtesy of Cyber Monday. Similar to the two other major shopping events, Cyber Monday differs in that consumers don’t have to leave the comfort of their own homes (or offices) to take advantage of some pretty big pre-holiday deals. All the bargains laid out for Cyber Monday are for online shoppers only. So how can you find the best deals online this Cyber Monday? Here are just a few stores that are having Cyber Monday deals:

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Cyber Safety Tips for Cyber Monday 2012

Protect your identity when shopping online

Given that Cyber Monday is just around the corner, and with more people doing their holiday shopping online than ever before, Identity Theft 911 passes along tips on ways for consumers to protect themselves against online scams and identity theft while shopping online.

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