Air Fryers are Offered by Scammers as a 'Free' Kitchen Gadget

 

The deputy chief executive officer of Sainsbury's and Argos has warned shoppers to be vigilant against an air fryer scam targeting them at the moment. 

Taking part in an online survey is the only way to receive a free Ninja Air Fryer, which is the subject of the air fryer scam. To receive the free item, they will need to enter their credit card details as well as their shipping address. 

There is a convincing scam out there, as reported by secure card payment provider Dojo, in which fraudsters pose as Argos to entice you into making a payment. 

Due to the ongoing cost of living crisis, many people are still keen to buy air fryers, mostly at the cheapest possible price, to get the most bang for their buck. Unfortunately, the scam came at an unfortunate time. You can reduce your energy bills and cooking time by using this handy kitchen gadget.

There is a phishing email going around now that claims to offer a free Ninja Air Fryer, but Dojo is warning people to be wary of it. To qualify for the free item, users must complete an online survey and submit their card payment details along with the survey to receive it. In many ways, this is quite similar to the scam that has been going around with Curry's Smeg kettle in recent weeks, 

A link to the survey is provided on the Argos UK website, which appears to be an official Argos survey page. There are, however, several red flags that consumers should be aware of when it comes to online shopping. It is important to note that the website address and email address are not from Argos or its parent company, Sainsbury's. 

As far as the currency is concerned, it is the dollar. The payment offers will disappear after a certain time, which adds to the pressure on victims by adding another dimension to the scam. It is also intended to encourage anyone who has not completed the survey to fill it out and input their personal information. 

A concept known as a survey scam is a form of communication through email, text messages, and social media that mostly looks legitimate and tries to entice consumers to enter a survey to get free stuff. Usually, once fraudsters gain access to the consumer's credit card details, they will use those details to make lavish online purchases or empty the victim's bank account with the money they stole. 

According to Dojo's chief security officer Naveed Islam, one of the most common warning signs of a scam is to entice consumers with free items that seem too good to be true, thereby enticing them to become victims. As is visible in the Argos scam, these offers are usually time-limited to pressure victims into entering their bank details without any double-checking as to whether the transaction is legitimate, which is what many people do when they are scammed by these offers. 

The recent Currys scam, which has now spread to other retailers like Argos, has made consumers aware that they must remain vigilant about any offers they are presented with via their inboxes or social media accounts. If you are a victim of a scam, you should contact your bank immediately so that your credit card and account be suspended. Once that has taken place, your bank or building society's scam unit will provide you with specialized support.