Fake charities and money muling: avoiding the risks with online donating and gift-giving

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Experts are warning of more scams as the Christmas season approaches Source: Getty / Oscar Wong/Getty Images

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With a spike in data leaks this year, experts are warning of more scams as the Christmas season approaches.

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