Avoid Cyber Monday Scams

Tis the Season. Cyber Monday, the online retailers' answer to Black Friday, has become increasingly popular since its launch in 2005. The National Retail Federation, who's responsible for what has now become the busiest online shopping day of the year, estimates that 96.5 million Americans shopped on Cyber Monday in 2009, up from 85 million in 2008. And, with holiday spending expected to increase this year, it's safe to say more shoppers will take to the Web on Monday.

While many Americans may appreciate the convenience of shopping from their home computers, some see it as a chance to scam others out of their cash or, worse, their identity. Read more here.