Don't let online grinches scam you this year, Better Business Bureau warns

'Tis the season for all your holiday shopping. But it's also a prime time for scams as online grinches look to steal your holiday spirit.

So, before you clear your cart and confirm your purchase, be wary of several holiday scams. Steve Bernas, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau visited ABC 7, with a warning about some of the top holiday scams this year:This scheme pops back up each holiday season, and this year is no different. The older version was called "Secret Sister." A newer version of this scam revolves around exchanging bottles of wine; another suggests purchasing $10 gifts online.

More consumers are making purchases online, and there is also an increase in the number of notifications about shipping details from retailers and carriers. Scammers are using this new surge to send phishing emails with links enclosed that may allow unwanted access to your private information or download malware onto your device. They may also try to trick people into paying new shipping fees.

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