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Avoiding Scams During the Holiday Season

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The holidays are a time that prompt many residents to open their hearts and pocketbooks in a season that sparks a lot of charitable giving. We’ll explore how to make sure your charitable donations are really going to organizations and efforts that use your dollars responsibly. We’ll also explore other ways scammers can use the holiday season to target new victims and how to protect your personal information when making purchases. 

Guests:

Melanie Payne, Consumer Watchdog “Tel Mel” columnist, News-Press

Lee County Sheriff’s Office Economic Crimes Unit- TBA