MADISON, WI (WTAQ) – Today is Cyber Monday — another popular holiday shopping day for online customers looking for the best deals.
But Wisconsin Trade and Consumer Protection Division Administrator Frank Frassetto says shoppers need to protect themselves.
Before you click on that hot buy, Frassetto says you should make sure the device you’re using has updated anti-virus software. Then…
“Look at the URL, so that you see the h-t-t-p-s, and the s stands for secure. And often times you’ll see a little padlock icon…that’s a good indicator you’re on a secure website”
And just because you’re on a secure website doesn’t necessarily mean you’re safe…
“If pop-ups show up just simply delete it, or close out of it as best you can”
Also avoid those social media posts or emails which offer gift cards and vouchers.
Madison College retail expert Betty Hurd says Cyber Monday can be just as big of a shopping day as Black Friday – generating nearly three-billion-dollars in sales.
