Holiday fraud, scams abound: Shoppers beware

Many of us already have our Christmas shopping finished. But inevitably, there are always thousands who wait until the last couple of weeks, sometimes even the last couple of days to hit the malls. They end up dealing with crowds, parking problems and, yes, even holiday deals in many places. What they also may deal with or even fall victim to is holiday crimes. This piece from CNNMoney.com explains the kinds of scams and fraudulent activities going on out there and what shoppers can do to protect themselves this holiday season and beyond.