Story Created:
Nov 30, 2009 at 5:02 PM MST
Story Updated:
Nov 30, 2009 at 5:02 PM MST
Thanks to Cyber Monday, retailers are reporting some early signs of optimism this holiday season.
The signs may be a bit subtle. Retail analysts with the marketing research company NPD Group says more shoppers appear to be buying items for themselves as well as others something he didn't see last year.
Also, more people are actually making purchases rather than browsing.
During 2009, 27% of all consumer complaints received by the Division of Consumer Protection were related to internet fraud.
The Utah Department of Commerce is warning online shoppers to mindful when looking for holiday deals.
