5 holiday scams to avoid

Published November 15, 2010 5:00am ET



It’s the most wonderful time of the year for scam artists.

Opportunities to be swindled abound during the holiday season, as frenzied shoppers look to snag the hot new toy or show their generous spirit. To ensure that nobody’s festivities are ruined, the Better Business Bureau is warning shoppers to watch for these common scams:

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