Attorney General Moody releases 2019 Holiday Consumer Protection Guide

 TALLAHASSEE — Attorney General Ashley Moody today released a guide for safer holiday shopping as we enter the busiest shopping season of the year. This year’s guide contains information and tips on secure online shopping, charity-related scams, item recalls and more. For the first time, the 2019 Holiday Consumer Protection Guide is also available in Spanish.
Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “With one less week between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, many Floridians will need to tackle their holiday shopping lists sooner. The fast pace of the shopping season brings with it more opportunity for scammers to take advantage of unsuspecting consumers. I encourage everyone to take steps now to safeguard their personal information and finances and avoid falling prey to common holiday scams and identity theft.”
The 2019 Holiday Consumer Protection Guide features safety tips for online shopping, avoiding identity theft and ensuring any donations are to legitimate charities, as wel…