Black Friday Do’s and Don’ts: Get The Best Deals & Stay Safe While Online Shopping

Is the smartphone looking a bit lackluster these days? Before you go on the big Black Friday hunt, make sure you’re ready with safe disposal of your old device (send it to ShipnDestroy.com for secure destruction and protection of your sensitive data) and then? Happy Shopping:

Not All the Best Deals are on Black Friday:

According to Consumer Reports, doing your homework ahead of time may save you even more money than on Black Friday itself. Check ads and some of these sites recommended by Consumer Reports on where to find the best Black Friday deals on your electronics: https://www.consumerreports.org/shopping-retail/top-10-black-friday-shopping-tips/

Shop on your Desktop, not your Smartphone

Many smart devices lack the security that a desktop has, so try to avoid impulse shopping on your smart device.

Use a Credit Card, not your Debit or Gift Card

A credit card company will show you records of transactions and allow you to dispute charges, whereas a debit could drain your account if you’re hacked. Same with a gift card online – if it’s drained, there’s no way to trace it back.

Log Out of Amazon COMPLETELY

Make sure when you finish shopping that you take that extra click to logoff the site completely. Mute your Alexa so that no unwanted items are inadvertently ordered by your 5-year-old (or other less innocent suspects.)

Online shopping has never been easier and now commands the marketplace. Doing your homework, staying diligent with your security measures and enjoy your holiday shopping.