It's Black Friday...Shop Wisely

Friday, November 25th, 2022 -- 9:27 AM

It’s Black Friday, traditionally the single busiest shopping day of the year  .With the holiday season fast approaching, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection encourages consumers to shop wisely.

Consumers should remember these tips to protect their wallets and their private data while shopping. Review a vendor’s policies for returns, exchanges, and shipping and handling before buying. If this is not readily available, ask customer service. Take note of safety information, especially for toys and other gifts for children. 

Double check that items are priced correctly during checkout. Politely ask your cashier or customer service representative to fix any errors. When shopping in-store: Know if sale prices apply only to limited hours, models, colors, etc. before shopping. Sales may be ‘door-busters’ or subject to other limitations. Read the fine print. Check for tampering before purchasing a gift card. Make sure protective stickers are intact and the PINs are not exposed. Use gift cards quickly, as they may expire or be subject to inactivity fees. Make sure a QR code is legitimate and has not been tampered with by stickers, and is not a phishing attempt before scanning it. Real businesses do use QR codes; however, scammers can create them too.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.