Protecting Yourself From Scams Over the Holidays

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
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Scammers and crooks don’t take the holidays off. If anything, they’re working overtime as you shop or contemplate your year-end charitable giving. How can you avoid getting fleeced during the happiest time of the year?

Our guest has tips and best practices for how you can spot a scam and safeguard your sensitive data while shopping online. Have you been the victim of a scam, or thwarted a scammer? What questions do you have? Email ideas@wpr.org or call during the show at 1-800-642-1234. You can also post on our Facebook page.

Episode Credits

  • Larry Meiller Host
  • Michelle Johnson Producer
  • Michelle Reinen Guest

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