Seven Black Friday shopping safety tips
Updated | By Poelano Malema
The countdown to Black Friday has begun! Here are safety tips to ensure you don't fall prey to scammers.
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Black Friday takes place on Friday 24 November. Many stores have already started advertising massive sales of up to 80%.
However, the excitement can sometimes lead to people throwing caution to the wind when browsing sale items - especially online.
Each year, thousands of people fall victim to online scams. This is why it is wise to take extra caution before buying anything online or in person.
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Below are some safety tips:
- Only buy products on reputable sites or trusted brands.
- Do not give away sensitive information such as your passwords, or credit card details with CVV number.
- Scammers might create fake websites that look legit. Before purchasing anything on those websites, do your research and download apps on Google Play or Apple App Store.
- Be careful when using your phone or laptop in public spaces where your details can be exposed. Protect your card information and do not save card information on devices.
- Use strong passwords on your online banking account.
- Be careful of using internet connections that are not secure and where people can easily hack into your account.
- Use your virtual account. If your bank offers a virtual account, use the card to make purchases online because the CVV number on a virtual card changes every hour.
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