Holiday shopping: Don’t let online grinches scam you this year, Better Business Bureau warns [Video]

CHICAGO (WLS) — ‘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:

1. Misleading social media ads: You often see products advertised on your social media feed. Always research before you buy. BBB Scam Tracker receives daily reports of people paying for items they never receive, getting charged monthly for a free trial they never signed up for, or receiving an item that is counterfeit or much different from the one advertised. Before ordering, check out the business profile on BBB.org and read the reviews.

2. Social media gift exchanges: This scheme pops back up each holiday season, and this year is no different. …