Story Published:
Dec 1, 2008 at 6:50 PM EDT
Story Updated:
Dec 1, 2008 at 7:37 PM EDT
UNDATED (Indiana's NewsCenter) - With an estimated 135 million many consumers will be buying their holiday gifts online this year and 5 million of them will be buying for the first time. Today is Cyber Monday, the Internets equivalent to Black Friday, and the kick off to the "online" holiday shopping season. So here are several tips to keep you safe while shopping on "Cyber Monday"... Or "any day" online.
Investigate the Seller
Anyone can sell online, so make it a habit to check out the contact information of the retailer.Avoid retailers who supply only P.O. Boxes and email addresses.
Check the Site's Security
Only do business with companies that use secure server technology. Check for url addresses that begin with https or shttp. Other signs can be a padlock or a security seal on the web page itself.
Pay by Credit Card
Paying by credit card is the safest and quickest way to shop online. If your card information is stolen you can activate the theft protection on your account.
Keep a Record
Print a copy of the order and confirmation number in case you have a problem with your purchase.
Although 75 percent of online retailers will be offering special deals... always follow the Internet Golden Rule; if it's to good to be true, it probably is.
Here's the top 1 Day Coupons and Deals that have just been released.
These offers are only valid Monday December 1st.
BananaRepublic.com
10% off Coupon. Use Coupon Code: EXTRATEN
Gap.com
15% off Coupon. Use Coupon Code: GAP15
OldNavy.com
20% off Coupon. Use Coupon Code: SAVENOW
Borders.com
40% off any DVD box set
HP.com
$400 off HP Pavilion Desktop PC $999 or more. Use Coupon Code: DT3948
Lenovo.com
Up to 15% off Notebooks. Use eCoupon: USPBLACKFRIDAY
SonyStyle.com
Save $200 on Sony VAIO CS series Notebooks. Use eCoupon: CYBERMONDAYVAIOCS
Buy.com
eMachines E17T6W 17" Widescreen LCD Monitor $89.99
For more Cyber Monday coupons, please visit eCoupons.com.
