diff --git a/lib/jquery.easytabs.js b/lib/jquery.easytabs.js
index b4b7a70..7620bb0 100644
--- a/lib/jquery.easytabs.js
+++ b/lib/jquery.easytabs.js
@@ -483,7 +483,7 @@
         plugin.selectTab( $(this) );
 
         // Don't follow the link to the anchor
-        e.preventDefault();
+        e.preventDefault ? e.preventDefault() : e.returnValue = false;
       });
     };