First, keep an eye on your browser to make sure you're on a legitimate website, because scammers create lookalikes to obtain your personal data.
Also, make sure your anti-virus software is up to date, to help detect non-secure websites and pop-up phishing scams.
And use a credit card instead of a debit card.
Debit cards do not offer as much protection if you need to dispute a claim.
In 2018, American consumers spent a record-breaking $7.9 billion online on Cyber Monday alone.
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