Cyber Monday is the online version of Black Friday, allowing shoppers to find the gifts they couldn’t get on Black Friday at deals they can only find online. Consider it a Black Friday do-over, just purely online this time around and with, possibly, bigger and better deals!

Statistics show that in the past few years, Cyber Monday has taken on a life of its own and is the biggest online shopping day of the year! If you can name any website that sells things, they’re probably offering Cyber Monday deals.

All your favourite online stores will be offering discounts and bundles on all kinds of products. It’s an excellent day to get a jump on your Christmas shopping or buy things for yourself, especially if you’re looking for bargains. It’s a great day to buy tech gadgets and big-ticket tech items, in particular.

We at LoveCoupons.hk are hunting down all the best Cyber Monday deals over here, so be sure to keep your eyes on this page!

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Cyber Monday is a huge online shopping event and because of the magnitude of shoppers transacting online, cyber hackers may use this to their advantage to try and capture your personal information or lure you to unsafe sites.

Here are some tips and tricks to make sure you shop safely, securely and smartly:

• Shop with trusted online retailers or do thorough research before making purchases from unknown retailer sites.
• Never provide your credit card information if you do not see the ‘padlock’ on the upper left-hand side of your address bar, or if the address begins with “http://” instead of “https://”.

• Keep your information private. If the retailer asks for too much information such as your birth-date and social security numbers, do not complete the transaction.
• After shopping Cyber Monday deals, it’s a good idea to keep a close eye on all your banking statements, checking them weekly rather than by the month, just in case something slipped to a hacker. Notify your cardholder service if there are any discrepancies immediately.
• Maintain good virus protection on your computer to prevent spyware and other hacks from accessing your information. Many trusted anti-virus services are available online for free so you can take advantage of convenient online shopping.
• Avoid using public Wi-Fi to do your shopping, rather use secure connections.
• Be cautious of unsolicited emails and pop-up internet adverts with too-good-to-be-true offers. Use caution when a deal is drastically better than others and always double-check before clicking on ads.

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• Start planning early - troll the news and the web for lists of retailers offering Black Friday deals. Bookmark those retailer’s websites, download their apps and create wishlists.
• Look to past years’ sales for guidance - retailers most likely won’t recycle Cyber Monday deals from year to year, but you can reliably predict the types of products you’ll find the best deals on. Electronics, clothing and apparel, and cosmetics are all typical Cyber Monday finds.
• Follow your favourite retailers on their social media. This tip pays off year-round, but it’ll especially come in hand during Cyber Monday in ensuring you stay on top of all the deals and promotions on offer.
• Budget! It’s tempting to shop every offer your eye lands on, but do you really need another pair of shoes? Plan a budget and stick to it as best as you can.
• Price check before you buy - sometimes Cyber Monday deals aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. To judge how good the deals really are once it’s crunch time, you’ll need to track prices leading up to Cyber Monday.
• Use online price comparison tools to make sure you’re really getting the lowest price out there. The item you want could be even cheaper elsewhere!
• Sign up to your favourite brand’s mailing list. They’ll send all their offers straight to you! That way you don’t have to go searching.
• Be aware of store policies, for example - many stores don’t accept returns on major sale items. To avoid complications and disappointments, check these policies out before completing your purchase.
• Shop in incognito or private mode - this is less about secure shopping and more about rendering you eligible for deals not available to someone with your browsing or purchasing history (yes, retailers know way more about you than you realize).
• Enjoy it! Cyber Monday shopping shouldn’t be a dreary experience. Get a friend or two to join you and make a thing out of it.

You’re ready to Cyber Monday shop!

But, wait! There’s more.

Check out these other major shopping events.

• Cyber Weekend - a whole two days of major sales! Check out the Cyber Weekend page at LoveCoupons.hk for all the discounts and deals available.

• Black Friday - where shopping meets wild discounts and sales. Check out the Black Friday page at LoveCoupons.hk for all the discounts and deals available.

• Amazon Prime Day - Amazon’s very own shopping holiday filled to the brim with crazy deals and offers. Check out the Amazon Prime Day page at LoveCoupons.hk for access to all the discounts and deals available.