Black Friday, Cyber Monday Scams: How to Check if Websites Are Legitimate

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are hotbeds for cybercriminals, but shoppers can avoid scams by checking a website's legitimacy.

With the holiday shopping season upon us, experts are reminding consumers to be vigilant about potential Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams.An increased volume of online shopping during the post-Thanksgiving period means cybercriminals are primed to take advantage of unsuspecting buyers, and analysts from the cybersecurity firm EclecticIQ said earlier this month that they discovered a phishing campaign targeting e-commerce consumers in the U.S. and Europe.

com' is a legitimate URL, while a site called 'amazon-shopping-deals.com' should give shoppers pause. Review the contact page. Legitimate websites generally include clear and functional contact information. If you locate its contact information, you should still consider a few questions.

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