If the price of that tool appears to be too good to be true, it most likely is.
Whether you're looking for tools for yourself or as gifts for others, you're undoubtedly keeping an eye out for deals and special offers—especially in the coming week or so. Unfortunately, not all tools sold online are exactly what they claim to be.
According to Tom Scalisi in an article for BobVila.com, there is a continuous fake tool racket that you should be aware of—not only during the Christmas season, but throughout the year. Here's how to recognize a forgery.
How does the fake tool racket work?
It usually begins with targeted ads on Facebook or Google offering incredible prices on tools from well-known brands such as DeWalt and Milwaukee. Scalisi claims that "we're talking about very deep discounts," such as things advertised for one-quarter or even one-eighth of their original price.
However, in almost all cases like these, the tools are obtained from bogus web sites posing as DeWalt and Milwaukee businesses. While the tools they sell may resemble the originals, they are not subject to the same quality standards and may be dangerous to use. In certain situations, according to Scalisi, the entire bogus outlet is a hoax, and buyers receive no tools at all (since there aren't any).
Scalisi recommends paying attention to the following factors when searching for tools online:
The name of the store. If you aren't purchasing the tools directly from the tool brand's website, make sure the online store is an approved merchant for the brand—even if it has a somewhat legitimate-sounding name like "Milwaukee Tool Outlet" or "Dewalt Tools."
For further information, see the website of the tool manufacturer. Fake tool merchants are becoming so popular that several firms, such as DeWalt, have sections on their websites dedicated to assisting customers in determining whether a tool they've purchased is genuine.
Understand the retail prices of the tools. Look into the actual pricing of the tools, as well as the typical discount granted during a sale, before you start buying. So, if a manufacturer provides a 20% discount on tools during their best sale of the year, and you see them at 70% off at a claimed "outlet," it's most likely a scam. Reviews are also a red flag.
Examine the feedback. Look for product reviews while perusing the website of the possibly-fake tool outlet. Obviously, avoid it if everyone complains about it being a bogus website and a fraud. However, a website or product with no reviews is also a red indicator.
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SOURCE: lifehacker
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