The FBI mentioned four common scams to watch out for: non-delivery scams, where buyers pay for items online but never receive them; non-payment scams, where sellers ship goods but don't get paid; auction fraud, involving the misrepresentation of products on auction sites; and gift card fraud, where scammers request payment through prepaid cards.

The FBI issued a warning to consumers about online scams as the holiday shopping season gets officially underway this week with Black Friday and then Cyber Monday. “Don’t let #holiday excitement cloud your judgment!

As the holiday shopping season begins, the FBI is warning shoppers and sellers of scams. Check out these tips to protect yourself and your wallet.

The FBI is cautioning shoppers about the growing threat of online fraud during the holiday season. The FBI emphasizes the need for vigilance as scammers target online shoppers, especially during the busy Black Friday sales.

Amid Black Friday sales and other holiday shopping bonanzas, the FBI and Federal Trade Commission are warning Americans to beware of scams.