Police cyber unit say online scams can come in the form of an email, instant messages or pop ups. "Cyber Monday" retailers onlines version of "Black Friday." A day that has millions of people shopping from their computer. Websites you know and trust,
that's the key to shopping online. The Better Business Bureau says watch out for special offers that require your checking account number, while surfing the web for deals.
" I do all my christmas shopping online, I haven't bought one gift in the store this year so far," online shopper Sue Field said.
The Tulsa Police Department's cyber crimes unit received three to four reports of fraud everyday, coming from online auction websites. That risk has some like Adam Watson staying away from buying anything online.
" I don't like putting my information out there whether it be a credit card number or a CVC number on the back. I don't want just in case somebody does get that, I don't want to take that chance," Adam Watson said.
Experts say the chance of coming across a scam happens nearly everyday. In the form of an email instant message or even a pop up. To report a online scam you can contact the Better Business Bureau at www.bbb.org.
