As the hype around Cyber Monday sales piles up, you should know about the criminals crawling behind the online marketplaces. Needless to say, discount-hungry shoppers are what they would be targeting. This is true because Cyber Monday comes with hoards of deals and sellers encourage web browsers to shop online. So, don’t be a victim of such criminals be safe while shopping through these tips that we’ve listed here.
Avoid browsing through fake websites. With web hosting services at a less price, there are tons of chances for fraudsters to develop their own portal within few days. They can mimic the looks of other sites and make it look attractive with incredible deals. You should know that the website is authentic through the layout and if the language is error-free. Check the age of the domain through a free checker tool. Just in case the age can’t be determined then it’s time to withdraw from navigating through its web pages. Besides, a domain name ending in ‘.net’ or ‘.org’ should never be selected for shopping because such sites are rare which offer a snapshot of the E-Commerce business.
Ensure that the website is safe and secure. The first thing when you click on the domain is to check for the ‘s’ after ‘http’. Moreover, check for a green padlock just towards the left-hand side of the browser. A fraudulent site too can be identified if the padlock is on the page itself. Avoid responding to phishy emails. They might seem genuine with a logo of a trusted organization but the address might be from a different company. So, it’s better to check the email ID thoroughly before moving forward to click on links included in the message. Even an ‘unsubscribe’ option might lead you to something dangerous. Not just that, malware might get injected into your computer and you would have a hard time with a corrupted hard drive.
Be wary of messages that offer cash prizes even when you receive them from your closest friends on your cell phone. A single click would direct you to sites which dupe users through a request for personal details. There’s no motive other than tracking you on the device. Either delete such messages or install a security app on your phone. There have been many scams in the past when people love taking the benefits of instant messaging services.
Finally, avoid shopping or availing Cyber Monday offers online at locations with a free Wi-Fi connectivity. Such places could be a coffee shop, bars or even libraries. It might sound convenient without paying a penny, but things grow worse when fraudsters use little skills to gain access to your network and to keep a track through user details. We suggest you use the network that comes with your billing plan or waits till you return home. Believe it or not, criminal are intelligent enough to set up a hotspot that might vanish away once they accomplished what they want.
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