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08/15/2022
Shopping scams are in session for back-to-school shopping
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Back-to-school season can be stressful for many kids and their parents — especially when scammers are back to work with online school shopping scams. But there are ways to get your school shopping done while avoiding scams that cost you valuable time and money.
Once you’ve got the list of teacher-approved school supplies and taken an inventory of what’s left from last year, you’re ready to shop. Many people like the convenience of online school shopping, but what happens if something goes wrong with your order or the website turns out to be a scam? Before you drop items in your shopping cart, remember this advice:
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