Thousands of shoppers are the victims of holiday scams every year, costing consumers more than $309 million last year, according to the FBI.

With the holiday season in full swing, the FBI is urging consumers to be aware of scams that could cost them hard-earned money and personal information.

This Giving Tuesday, follow a fundraising expert's simple tips to help you figure out the best way to donate to your favorite charity and avoid unwanted scams during the holidays.

Don’t let scammers steal your holiday cheer — the Let ABC15 Know team wants consumers to stay vigilant and shop safely this holiday season. Don’t let your guard down, because the moment you do, scammers are waiting to take advantage of you and you must stay ahead by knowing what to look for.

Sadly, every year criminals try to take advantage of generous people by conning them into giving to a group or person that is not a legitimate, registered charity.” Here are some red flags of potential charity scams: • Similar-sounding name: Scammers often use names that sound similar to legitimate charities to intentionally create confusion.

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It’s the holiday season, which means many people are donating to charity this time of year. However, not every charity is legitimate.

It’s that time of year when holiday joy, shopping and scams begin to fill the area. The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office has offered some tips to help people avoid scams and heartbreak. The sheriff’s office suggested the following: “If it doesn’t feel right to buy,