As we quickly approach the holidays, there are many tactics scammers use to fool unsuspecting online shoppers and holiday enthusiasts. Many of us get excited about the “too good to be true” deals we find during Black Friday or how great we feel donating to charity - but while we’re completing our holiday checklists from the comfort of our homes, scammers are hard at work. Each year, consumers become more aware...
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This year, Black Friday might look a bit different than recent years. As we work through the second wave of the pandemic, many people will be looking to take advantage of Black Friday deals online, turning Black Friday into an extended Cyber Monday. E-commerce holiday spending is expected to increase by 25-35% this year compared to 14.9% last year and many consumers look to Black Friday sales as a time to...
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As December quickly approaches, we not only welcome the various holiday sales hosted both in-store and online but also the scams that come with it. But how can you really safely, and confidently shop online while getting a good deal? We've put together a guide below, to help you stay safe while skipping the lines, and online shopping. According to LifeLock, here’s what the agency predicts for Nov. 1 to Dec....
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The Christmas ads have started, the streaming services are trying to subtly push us into listening to festive music, and the American Thanksgiving is has arrived. Thanks to our partner, Symantec, we have a Black Friday shopping guide to help you and your data remain safe and secure while shopping online. More of us than ever are now doing our Christmas shopping online — something that isn’t hard to understand when...
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