Shoppers crowded the Lima Menards for Black Friday deals as national holiday spending — both in stores and online — continues to surge.
Outside of Black Friday, Cyber Monday is the most popular day for people to make a dent in their holiday wish lists. According to the National Retail Federation, nearly 64 million people are expected to log on Monday to shop online. But retail websites are not the only ones looking to lure shoppers to their site, cyber criminals will be busy trying to be the grinch to ruin everybody's Christmas.
Over the years online scammers have come up with clever tactics to lure people onto their fake websites and ultimately steal their money. That is why shoppers should always make sure to shop on secure websites. A secure website will have a, “The https and there should be a lock in the corner,” said Cheryl Parson, the West Central Ohio BBB president.
And if you're still skeptical about the website the Better Business Bureau encourages you to check out site's page for key information.
This year's Cyber Monday is set to break the record for the biggest online shopping day in U.S. history, with Americans expected to spend $7.8 billion.
We've made it past Black Friday - the long lines and crowded stores, but the shopping frenzy's not over yet. Cyber Monday has made it's way into our living rooms.
With so many people buying presents online on Cyber Monday, people should keep an eye out for thieves taking packages off of their doorstep.