Like the millions of honest shoppers this holiday season, scammers also are on the lookout for deals.

An FBI news release is warning shoppers that scammers use unorthodox means to steal money and personal information.

To view prevalent scams and learn tips to avoid them, visit IC3.gov or fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/safety-resources/scams-and-safety/common-scams-and-crimes/holiday-scams.

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