How to spot a Cyber ​​Monday scam

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — After Black Friday comes Cyber ​​Monday and with it lots of great offers and scammers hoping to get your money.

Before clicking “Add to Cart”, check the website carefully.

If something looks too good to be true, it probably is.

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Julie Wheeler, president of the Better Business Bureau for Southwest Virginia, said if an item on one site is much cheaper than another, or if a site has a lot of these impossible-to-find items, that’s a red flag.

“You really need to breathe. Does this deal make sense?

Wheeler also recommends not clicking on social media pop-ups.

She said these are often not legitimate and can lead to malware on your computer.

Wheeler also recommends using a credit card instead of direct debit for online orders, as this is easier to dispute in the event of a problem.

Other red flags include buy one get one free, longer than normal shipping times and sites asking you to pay through a payment app.

You can check the validity of a business here on the BBB website.