Cyber Monday Tips and Deals
Posted: 11.28.2010 at 2:40 PM
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After hitting the stores many people head back to work on Monday and will hit the sales online. Economists said consumer confidence was up for Black Friday and that trend is expected to continue

So this Cyber Monday a lot of stores are offering deals, including Wal-Mart and they're starting Sunday. Bloomberg said it will have specials on more than 150 items from electronics, to toys and video games.  Plus almost all of those items will be shipped for free. The sale is expected to last thte week, through Friday.

Amazon is previewing its deals Sunday. You can find those deals here. Some are in limited supply and the company expects all of them to go quickly.

They do expect to add new deals all day Sunday and Monday. While shopping online means avoiding the crowds, it also opens the buyer up to attacks from scammers and hackers. The Better Business Bureau is giving 10 tips to consumers if you plan to click to buy.

One is to protect your computer by updating the anti-virus and anti-spy ware software. Two, shop on trustworthy websites and check the seller's reputation and record for customer satisfaction.

Three, protect your personal information. For the full list, click here.