How to tell if a deal is really a deal
Sometimes, a deal seems too good to be true. Prices shift constantly, which makes it hard to know which sales are really worth shopping. Luckily, there are free price tracking tools you can use to sniff out misleading deals.
Sadly, you can’t count on marketplaces to be 100% honest about their sales. Often, retailers will mark products up before slashing them down to the original price. This way, they can advertise a “sale” — even though they’re just manipulating their prices. Tap or click here for smart ways to save money on tech.
To make sure you’re getting good values when you shop, you can check a product’s price history. This way, you can find out how much its alleged sale price compares to the original.
Free price tracking tools help you get the best bang for your buck
Marketers are clever: They know you’re tempted by the idea of getting a good discount. That’s why they manufacture deals, which trick you into buying stuff you’d overlook otherwise.
If Amazon sales excite you, download CamelCamelCamel. This Amazon price tracker helps you read between the lines. It shows you how a product’s price has fluctuated over time.
This free browser extension helps you figure out whether or not you’re looking at a good deal. By revealing raw data, CamelCamelCamel exposes price manipulation. Use it to find out fake discounts, avoid misleading sales and shop for the best deals online.
To use it, you’ll first need to download the Camelcamelcamel browser extension.
You can download it on four different browsers, including the privacy-focused Opera. It’s one of many secure Google Chrome alternatives.
It also works with Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari. Tap or click the yellow button below to get started.
Scammers have a clever new way to trick shoppers into wasting money
While some people still prefer to stroll into a second-hand store looking to score a bargain, many have shifted focus to online offerings. There is a growing demand for trendy, previously-owned items. Tap or click here to see vintage figurines sold for an astronomical price.
9 clever ways cybercriminals want to steal your hard-earned cash this month
The holiday season is a time for celebration and spending with family. So, the last thing that you want to do is sit on the phone with your bank, trying to clear up unauthorized transactions. Tap or click here for examples of shopping scams spreading now and ways to protect your wallet.
How to share your Amazon Wish List
Amazon has been doing very well while other businesses continue to struggle. People need stuff, essential or not, and it’s always easier to shop online. This was made more evident during lockdowns. Why not save a little when shopping with the world’s largest online retailer? Tap or click for tricks to save cash when using Amazon.
This fake invoice is scaring Microsoft Windows users into paying up
Another day, another scheme to rip you off makes an appearance. It seems as soon we come up with an excellent way to protect against cybercriminals, they are two steps ahead and find another loophole.
One of the newer schemes thieves are using incorporates vishing. Of course, vishing is when criminals conduct phishing attacks over the phone. Tap or click here for a recent warning from the FBI on the uptick of vishing scams.
Signs you're being overcharged for your wireless bill
Signing up for a mobile phone plan should be a painless experience. Simply select the plan that fits your needs, use the device as expected, and pay the bill at the end of the month.
It’s not been quite that easy for some people. We know about mobile phone scams where criminals can sign your number up to premium services. But what do you do if your monthly bill has unauthorized charges tacked on?
Shopping scams are ramping up - Here's how to protect your wallet
It is difficult to grasp that the year is already so far along. Plans are being made for winter getaways and where Christmas will be spent. But just as you are making holiday and shopping plans, so too are scammers.
With the end-of-year shopping spree reaching billions of dollars, criminals will look for their piece of the financial pie. Every year a variety of online scams are deployed to part you with your money and personal information. Tap or click here to see last year’s top holiday scams to watch for.
With vaccines on the way, 4 ways scammers are out to get you
When there’s an opportunity to part a victim from their money, scammers will take it. We’ve seen it happen consistently over the last year, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Not only are scammers capitalizing on phishing and shopping scams, but they’ve also been taking advantage of pandemic-related schemes. For starters, we’ve seen a ton of COVID-19 phone scams in recent months. We’ve also seen lots of job-related scams due to high unemployment numbers.
Massive shopping scams use great deals to fool you
Do you remember that old saying, “If it looks too good to be true, it probably is?” That warning is every bit as relevant today as it was when it originated. Buyers need to beware of retail scams because they’re everywhere — and that’s especially true in the age of online shopping.