The FBI has issued a holiday scam advisory, warning shoppers to "be wary" of potential grifts as they begin to shop Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.

As the holiday shopping season begins in earnest, shoppers and donors should stay vigilant against scams designed to steal money or personal information. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that co

The season offers swindlers many opportunities to lure trusting shoppers. But there are ways to protect yourself.

During the holiday season, scammers may cold call you pretending to be representatives of retailers, delivery companies, charities and other entities, in a bid to trick you into handing over personal/financial information. They may ask direct for charity donations, if you want to enter a prize draw or survey, or to confirm delivery details.

Nessel says that anyone who receives an unusual contact should reach out through some other means to confirm that it’s legitimate. The attorney general encouraged consumers to be discerning with where you buy holiday gifts, to shop with known retailers and look out for deals that might be too good to be true.

As the holiday shopping season begins, the FBI is warning shoppers and sellers of scams. Check out these tips to protect yourself and your wallet.

The FBI issued a warning to consumers about online scams as the holiday shopping season gets officially underway this week with Black Friday and then Cyber Monday. “Don’t let #holiday excitement cloud your judgment!

Amid Black Friday sales and other holiday shopping bonanzas, the FBI and Federal Trade Commission are warning Americans to beware of scams.