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Vanessa McGrady

Shopping scams are upping their game

Last spring, a well-meaning mom shared a Facebook ad with our parenting group — Chico’s was going out of business and every piece of clothing was $9.90! With a vacation looming before me, I clicked on the ad and went shopping, gleefully filling my online cart. I noticed that no matter how many times I clicked “buy,” my total remained at $56.40.

“How clever I am for finding these deals on quality merchandise! And how lucky that every size and color I desire is available!” I thought to myself.   

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