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Thousands of fake websites pose as trusted stores like Apple, Michael Kors, Harbor Freight, REI and Omaha Steaks. The massive global scam uses real payment methods on fake checkout pages.

Attorney General Jeff Jackson has issued a warning to North Carolinians to be vigilant against scams during the ongoing federal government shutdown.