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Cyber Monday 2015: Best Deals and 5 Shopping Tips

Not every deal is created equal on Cyber Monday. Here's where to find them and some tips to protect yourself.

Decided you didn’t want to head out into the madness that is the shopping weekend after Thanksgiving? Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered.

Retailers have released their ads and deals for Cyber Monday - find all those perfect gifts from the comfort of your own home with our roundup of links to the most savings out there.

Amazon / Walmart / Target

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Macy’s / Kohl’s / Gap

Know of any other retailers with Cyber Monday deals? Let us know in the comments.

Here’s 5 Cyber Monday shopping tips, courtesy of Fairfax County Government.

Plan ahead: Having a set list of gifts you intend to buy helps minimize confusion, especially if you intend to make multiple purchases through several websites.

Start a file folder: First, print and save all confirmations of your purchases. This will help in many ways, from returning or exchanging items to verifying credit card or bank statements.

Sign up for newsletters: If you plan to shop at a particular retailer, be sure to sign up for their e-newsletter a few weeks before the sales begin.

Use common sense: A golden rule of online shopping is that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is and you should avoid it. Shop with retailers that you trust.

Track the deals: Use CyberMonday.com and dealio.com to stay on top of all of the Cyber Monday deals across the web, including information about free shipping offers and coupons.

See more at FairfaxCounty.org.

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