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Back-to-school season can be stressful for many kids and their parents — especially when scammers are back to work with online school shopping scams. But there are ways to get your school shopping done while avoiding scams that cost you valuable time and money.
— This article by Andrew Rayo was published on the Federal Trade Commission’s The Latest in Consumer Advice blog
Once you’ve got the list of teacher-approved school supplies and taken an inventory of what’s left from last year, you’re ready to shop.
Many people like the convenience of online school shopping, but what happens if something goes wrong with your order or the website turns out to be a scam? Before you drop items in your shopping cart, remember this advice:
Visit Online Shopping for more ways to save on back-to-school shopping and avoid scams.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Connecticut’s “Tax Free Week” runs from Sunday, Aug. 21 through Saturday, Aug. 27.
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