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BUYER BEWARE: How to stay protected while shopping on Cyber Monday

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — It's Cyber Monday and experts said it’s on track to become the busiest shopping day of the year.

Sales are expected to surpass last year’s numbers when Americans spent billions of dollars.

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody released this guide to help you stay protected while shopping, and also to let you know which products you should skip on for safety reasons.

The guide has important information, especially for parents looking to buy kids’ toys this holiday season.

The document walks shoppers through what’s been recalled, their safety risks, and how you can get your money back.

The guide said that when shopping online, it's often wise to pay with a credit card instead of a debit card. That way you can dispute a charge if the merchandise never arrives or is different from what was ordered.

Make sure that your web browser has a secure connection before inputting any payment information. You should see a little lock in your browser.

Keep your receipts and be sure you understand retailers’ return policies and rules so you can return any unwanted items for a full refund.