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Keep the Season Bright - Be a Safe and Smart Holiday Consumer

Tips from the California Department of Consumer Affairs Can Help Keep Scrooge From Scamming Your Holiday

While the holidays can be fun, amid the rush, consumers can become victims of bad deals, excess debt, charity scams or worse.

The California Department of Consumer Affairs wants all Californians to "Keep the Season Bright" and be "Safe and Smart Holiday Consumers."

More information on these handy holiday consumer tips is available via the links below:

• Don't Give an Identity Thief the Gift of Your Personal Information
• Pick a Card, Any Card? When It Comes to Gift Cards and Gift Certificates, Consumers Should Check Expiration Dates and Fees
• Many Happy Returns? Retailers Must Disclose Their Return Policies to Holiday Shoppers if Extra Conditions Like Restocking Fees Are Part of the Deal
• Check Out Charities Before You Sign That Donation Check