Careful of those Black Friday online scams!

It's that time of year again, Black Friday, Deals everywhere!

But, be careful, it is also a day for scammers to try and get your money as well!

Most legit sites (that you probably already use), should have most of your info on file already, so you shouldn't have to enter it again. Always look for that little 'padlock' on the address bar, that usually means you are safe. Don't forget to "trust your gut" as well.  If you think something is a little off about where you are shopping, odds are it probably is.

Although if you get lead astray, double-check the spelling of the web address, lots of scammers just add one letter or number and make it look like a legit site. Also, Google is your friend. Go and check out that web address or company, a little research can go a long way.

A person can't stress enough, that online security is a very important part of the daily regiment now.  Many people still go onto unknown websites, click random ads and pop-ups, then just close them thinking nothing of it. Well, that is usually how it all begins. Be careful out there when you're hunting for those deals, all the big companies use great security and have your best interests in mind.  But, all it takes is one wrong turn, accidentally order something from that "too good to be true" website, chances are, someone else may be "shopping" with your credit card info!


Hope you all find some great deals! Keep the stampedes in Walmart to a minimum!

Here are a couple good reads to check out:

7 Scams to watch out for

Wired - How to avoid online scams

 Scams through Facebook



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