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Shop Wisely this Cyber Monday
Just when you thought you finally recovered from Black Friday you woke up today to face yet another designated shopping day. Yep, it’s Cyber Monday. The term refers to the Monday following Thanksgiving when most people return to their desks to continue the shopping they started over the weekend via the internet. The recent phenomenon draws much attention, but does the day really live up the hype? Either way, it’s a great time to remind ourselves of the precautions we need to take to keep our identities safe this holiday season. Our Black Friday tips easily relate to online shopping this Cyber Monday and throughout the holiday season. Also in the news, 60 Minutes ran an investigative piece last night following all the talk about Black Friday on how identity thieves can steal consumers’ credit card information by penetrating stores’ wireless networks. Watch the video and read the story here. Makes paying with cash that much more appealing.
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