(Christmas Shopping season Began Friday morning)...It was Black Friday.

Saturday is Shop Small Saturday, aimed at local merchants. Monday is Cyber Monday. California Attorney General Rob Bonta says consumers will be inundated with special deals, not only during the special days, but pretty much every day leading up to Christmas. He says consumers should be aware, so as to avoid being scammed. Some safe shopping tips; Be suspicious of a price or deal that seems too good to be true. Be attentative to details before making a purchase. Prior to making a purchase with a business, always do your research. Use a credit card when shopping. The law allows you to dispute charges on your credit card if somet5hing goes wrong. Make sure you have a secure internet connection when sjopping online. Don't open links from unsolicited text messages. Close accounts on websites and apps that you no longer use. Know the common pitfalls of zero-interest financing offers before entering into an agreement. For more information, go to oag.ca.gov/consumers.