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If you spot a huge shopping deal on social media, it might be fake

A journalist looks at a computer screen with webpages arranged to show Cyber Monday deals by various online retailers Monday Nov. 26, 2018, in New York. The physical rush of Black Friday and the armchair browsing of Cyber Monday are increasingly blending into one big holiday shopping event as more customers buy items online and pick them up at brick-and-mortar stores. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Shop smart.

The Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana warns consumers that scammers love a good sale, because they can attract you to a fake website that looks legitimate with amazing offers. Some of them promise discounts up to 95% on popular items, just in time for the holidays.

You can hear Marjorie Stephens of the BBB offer tips on how to avoid these pitfalls by clicking here.

You can always find helpful advice and report any scams you discover at the BBB website.

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