Today is Cyber Monday, one of the largest online shopping days of the year. Carmen Million with the Better Business Bureau of South-Central Louisiana said according to an Accenture Holiday Shopping Survey more people are shopping online this year than before.
“Over 75-percent of consumers are going to do at least some of their shopping online and that’s up from 65-percent last year. And of course, we can relate some of that to the COVID disease,” said Million.
Million said there are a few things you should do to make sure your online purchases are safe, for example, avoid popup windows and check for secure sites.
“You can look at the https which says it’s secure in the name, you also want to make sure that they have a lock and key, but the most important thing about that is that you click on that lock and key to make sure it’s activated,” said Million.
Million said also look for the Better Business Bureau seal and click on it to see if they are an actual accredited member.
Another tip before you put that purchase in your shopping cart, Million said is to compare prices but also check shipping dates so it will arrive on time. But most importantly Million said to use a credit card as opposed to a debit card, where the money comes directly out of your account.
“Or a name like PayPal to purchase those items, you have better opportunity to dispute it if you don’t receive the merchandise or it was misrepresented,” said Million.
Also check return policies, especially on large items, you might be responsible for a restocking fee and shipping.
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