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Don't Get Scammed by Fake Power Tools

Proper DIY - Tools & Effect

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Fake power tools are everywhere - you need to know how to spot them so you don't get scammed like I did!

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20 Comments

@gjbarber-bee2446 7 months ago Pinned

This video shares a thorough and genuinely transparent review. He opens our awareness of the ways in which sub standard products are getting through thanks fella.

@GianmarioScotti 8 months ago

Somewhere in Shenzhen: "guys, we're switching to Torx screws, stat!"

@verygoodbrother 8 months ago

Ebay is allowing the fake product listings because they make money from the sales.

@nitehawk86 7 months ago

Amazon is notorious for this. They never check returns for authenticity.

@anonymouspdg6121 5 months ago

This is scary. so appreciate you taking the time to publish this.

@justnotg00d 8 months ago

The world is over populated with liars and con men.

@petrolthreads_ 8 months ago (edited)

Definitely a switch and return...

Moral of the story is never accept a pre-opened / resealed box from the retailer

@rafflesnh 8 months ago

The constant erosion of trust continues unabated.

@stephengirling7859 5 months ago

Imitation is the sincerest form of a flat battery!

@mcdon2401 8 months ago

The irony is, they could probably stand alone as budget tool manufacturers at that price point, instead of pretending to be something else.

@hman7008 8 months ago

These scams are invading every walk of life now.

@smc5429 8 months ago

Don't wait until you get home to verify the tool is authentic, you need to check before you leave the store. You need to remain in an area that has cameras because otherwise they'll think YOU are the one who switched the tools and are trying to scam them.

@bobsyeruncle5557 5 months ago

I’m surprised the tool shop took this back without checking. I returned a faulty cordless drill to B&Q once and they were very thorough and spent several minutes checking everything to make sure I had returned exactly what I bought.

@RB-xg2vz 8 months ago

The fake lithium ion batteries are the biggest safety hazard - more and more battery fires on building sites

@liamfinch4129 8 months ago

WARNING Dewalt impact drivers are appearing on Ebay at a much lower price than "normal". The picture of the driver shown on the Ebay advert is genuine but the tool you will receive is fake.