How to protect yourself against holiday scammers

The holiday shopping season kicks off this week, and black Friday is right around the corner.But state officials remind you to guard yourself against scams before you enjoy your time shopping.Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine says you also have to be on alert when giving to charity.People may pretend to represent real charities when reaching out to you on the phone or outside stores and malls.A few things to be on the lookout for charity scams include:•Requests for payment using money-trans