Holiday Scams: Don't Get Caught Out (2023)

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An investigation into the tricks of holiday scammers, talking to victims and experts, and advice on how to fight back.
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An investigation into the tricks of holiday scammers, talking to victims and experts, and advice on how to fight back.

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