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Better watch out: Better Business Bureau warns of top 12 Christmas scams

Shop with caution in order to avoid the Grinch from biting into your holiday joy
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Beware the Christmas Grinch and other skammers. Photo: Geoffrey Moffett/Unsplash

As we countdown the 12 days of Christmas, just a reminder that there are as many or more ways to get scammed during the holiday season.

B.C.’s Better Business Bureau recommends shopping with caution and to keep an eye open for a variety of Grinch-worthy schemes and scams.

“When shopping or donating this holiday season, watch out for schemes trying to swipe your cash or steal your personal information,” said Aaron Guillen, BBB communications specialist.

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