Not cool: the air conditioning scams offering fake deals in the heatwave
Cybercriminals are exploiting the UK heatwave by creating fake retail websites to scam consumers looking for discounted air conditioning units. These sites mimic trusted brands to steal financial information from desperate buyers.
Record temperatures, combined with low stocks at genuine retailers, can lead people into making rush decisions. Record temperatures, combined with low stocks at genuine retailers, can lead people into making rush decisions. Scam watch Scams Not cool: the air conditioning scams offering fake deals in the heatwave By using websites copied from stores such as Aldi, fraudsters hope hot and bothered buyers will miss the red flags
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