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We have a consumer alert for holiday shoppers.

The Better Business Bureau has issued a warning about buying counterfeit purses, perfumes, toys and other popular gifts this season.

That’s because the risk can go far beyond just losing money on a bad deal.

Randy Hutchinson is with the BBB.

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