programs are run by gangs of cyber criminals. they shop faster than you can, scooping up the biggest discounts and selling them elsewhere at a higher price. >> to protect yourself, experts recommend don't buy from third-party sites to avoid getting scammed. make sure you're using a secure url with https and check out with paypal or another payment service and check your credit card statement often for fraudulent activity. >> reporter: and to get the best cyber monday deal, always shop around. >> never pay full price, and never accept anything less than free shipping. >> 'tis the season for shopping securely and saving. jo ling kent nbc news washington. >> what are there are people up now probably watching us, i'm going to bring bill karins in in a moment who's probably shopping while simultaneously watching us and getting the weather forecast ahead for the day. >> it seems like a lot of the deals continue. cyber monday starting saturday.