Whether you're planning to buy online for a special event, you're inspired to buy by Black Friday, or have a bit of spare cash to spend, buying with confidence is vital.

Christian Cawley and James Frew discuss how to buy confidently, check online reviews and discern which ones are honest and which are paid for, and how to spot online scams to help you shop safely and securely.

Christian Cawley and James Frew host this week's show. You can contact them on Twitter as @thegadgetmonkey and @jimjamfroo with your suggestions for future topics.

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