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Watch out for these holiday scams

DEC 11, 202520 MIN
Life Kit

Watch out for these holiday scams

DEC 11, 202520 MIN

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Don't get swindled while buying gifts this holiday season. This episode, Amy Nofziger of AARP's Fraud Watch Network explains how to safeguard yourself from common shopping scams like fake shipping alerts and online stores — and offers advice on what to do if you fall for one.

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