Dollar Scholar Asks: How Do I Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams?

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Confession: I’ve bought, like, no Christmas gifts, and it’s stressing me out. I’m planning on purchasing presents online, but even that feels fraught. It’s going to be a mad dash to find a gift for everyone on my list with the little downtime I have. What if I get scammed because my guard’s down?

Deep breaths, Julia.

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