If this appears on your credit card, dispute it. You might well beat it. If you’ve already paid, you may be out of luck. Nonetheless, contact the Better Business Bureau and your state’s Attorney General’s Office. The National Association of Attorneys General can help you find yours.

You can still get deals online. The holidays often bring discounted prices. You could also check price comparison sites for specific items. And don’t forget to visit my Coupon Center for online savings.

There’s more to learn before checking out:

• Protect yourself while shopping online 
• Keep your online shopping organized 
• How to report online fraud, scams and theft