ScamWatch
Tip from ‘former Screwfix worker’
Readers warn readers
I saw a truly bizarre scam on Facebook recently – it was a post from a disgruntled former Screwfix employee seeking revenge on the company. It claims there’s a “hidden” way to get a DeWalt 20V MaxPower Tool Kit for “under a tenner”. All you have to do apparently is leave a positive review. The post had a photo of the alleged former worker and the tools you could get. It’s certainly an original scam. I’ve seen Screwfix scams before, but they tend to impersonate the company, not claim to be from sacked staff. The post feels authentic, and is bound to catch out some people.