Scammers particularly use the holiday season to steal your money and information.

Hoping consumers will let down their guard, or just trying to spoof legitimate businesses, scammers will do everything they can to take advantage of your vulnerability or generosity. Advertisement

Chase and the Baltimore Police Department recently hosted a scam education event to show consumers how to protect themselves. Some of their tips are listed below.

Holiday shopping: What to know

Shop with trusted retailers : Stick to reputable websites when shopping online. If you're unfamiliar with a store, search for its name along with terms like "scam," "complaints" or "reviews" to uncover any red flags.

Verify website URLs : Scammers can create fake websites that look like legitimate retailers. Ensure th

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