WASHINGTON — Cyber Monday is one of the biggest online shopping days of the year, but it’s also prime time for scammers. Fake websites, phishing texts and deals that really are too good to be true tend to spike as shoppers rush to checkout before sales end.

Here’s what to know to keep your money and information safe this Cyber Monday, according to AAA and the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

Watch out for fake websites and ads

The BBB warns that scammers often copy popular retailers’ sites and run ads promoting deep discounts.

CBS News reported that fake Amazon websites have surged 232%, while copycat storefronts across all major retailers jumped 250%, according to new NordVPN data.

Scam sites are also getting harder to spot, as AI allows cybercriminals to mimic real logos, layout

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