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From the Money Matters Desk: Online Shopping

In 2003, holiday shoppers spent $18.5 billion online. On this week's Money Matters... our regular look at how to improve your bottom line... how do you protect yourself from cyber fraud? Jennifer Mulrean, a staff writer for MSN Money, offers tips on clicking your way to a better online shopping experience.

How safe will your online shopping experience be this Holiday season? (Photo: Vince Winkel)

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