(NewsNation) — Considered one of the biggest shopping days of the year, Cyber Monday is also one of the most dangerous as scammers look to capitalize on an influx of shoppers,

Around 74 million people are expected to shop Cyber Monday deals this year. In 2024, customers spent $16 million per minute during the holiday's peak spending hours of 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Adobe Analytics estimates that shoppers will spend $14.2 billion online Monday, a robust round of shopping after a Black Friday that exceeded expectations.

How Americans can cash in on financial opportunities in 2026

Here are some red flags to watch for, according to the Better Business Bureau: • An insecure address — look for "https," not just "http." • A misspelled URL. • Only accepting gift cards or money transfers like

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