'Scammers often take advantage when temperatures rise' — industry experts explain how to spot fake air conditioner storefronts before you lose your money this summer
Portable air conditioners have sold out virtually everywhere this summer, so if you find a website purporting to have units in stock, don't rush to hand over your credit card details. If it seems too good to be true, it might very well be.
Big retailers like Currys, John Lewis, Argos, and Screwfix have all sold out, which can lead you to consider other online stores you've never used before — but be careful. Unscrupulous people are taking advantage of those desperate to cool their homes by setting up false website fronts to take payments, with no intention of ever delivering a product. You might come across these sites via search, AI, video sites, or social media.
The prices of these air conditioners are often inflated too, as the scammers know that people will be willing to pay over the odds when the temperature soars.
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