DOJ issues warning vs. proliferation of online scams amid Yuletide Season

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00:00The Department of Justice, or DOJ, has warned the public about the rise in online scams during the holiday season.

00:07DOJ Spokesperson Assistant Secretary Mico Flavano reported an increase in victims of schemes like identity theft,

00:15where scammers pose as personalities offering free gifts, but ask for shipping fees, then disappear once payments are made.

00:24The DOJ advises caution and reminds the public not to trust unknown individuals online.

00:32Within the last few months, more than 100 people have been victimized by this type of scam.

00:37So we are hoping that with this type of message, we spread awareness that there are methods of scamming that are evolving.

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