Facebook users are once again being warned to think twice before clicking on seemingly incredible bargains after a series of fake offers claiming to come from some of Britain’s biggest retailers have been exposed.
From £8.55 vacuum cleaners to almost-free smartphones, the scams have one thing in common: they use familiar household names and ridiculously cheap prices to encourage people to click a link, complete a survey and potentially hand over personal or financial information.
Here are four fake Facebook claims you should avoid.
1. Currys is NOT selling Dyson vacuums for £8.55
One Facebook post claims Currys is offering a Dyson Cyclone V10 vacuum cleaner for just £8.55 to people who complete a short survey.
The post describes it as a little-known “clearance sale” involving display models. However, Currys has confirmed that the offer is not genuine.
The Facebook post directs users towards a website displaying Currys branding, but the website address is not the retailer’s official domain.
That difference is a major warning sign. Scammers can easily copy logos, colours and other branding to make fraudulent websites appear convincing.
2. No, Currys isn’t giving away Samsung S25 Ultras
Another Facebook post claims people over 25 can complete a survey and buy a Samsung S25 Ultra for “almost free”.
The post even claims that the offer was revealed by someone’s daughter who supposedly works for Currys.
Again, Currys has confirmed that the promotion is fake.
The link takes users to a website containing a review of the smartphone rather than an official Currys page. The use of a supposed employee’s family connection is another familiar tactic designed to make the story sound authentic.
3. Screwfix isn’t selling a Makita drill set for £8.55
Screwfix has also been impersonated in Facebook posts advertising a Makita LXT Combo Kit for just £8.55.
The genuine product normally costs hundreds of pounds, making the alleged discount particularly tempting.
The posts claim the bargain is available after completing a short survey and direct users towards a website that appears to use Screwfix branding.
Screwfix has confirmed that the promotion is not genuine.
When a product worth hundreds of pounds suddenly appears for less than the price of a takeaway, consumers should immediately be suspicious.
4. John Lewis isn’t selling £3 designer perfume
The latest scam claims John Lewis is offering a full-size bottle of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum for just £3 to people over 25 who complete a survey.
The posts describe the offer as an “early clearance and customer appreciation offer” and even claim it comes from someone whose daughter works for John Lewis.
But John Lewis has confirmed that the promotion is fake.
The retailer says genuine offers would appear through its official website or app.
Don’t let a bargain become a costly mistake
These scams work because they combine recognisable brands, attractive products, huge discounts and a sense of urgency or exclusivity.
The safest approach is simple: don’t click the link in the Facebook post. Instead, visit the retailer’s official website yourself and search for the promotion.
Check the website address carefully, look for the offer on the company’s official social-media accounts and be extremely cautious about surveys asking for personal or payment information.
A bargain that looks impossibly good probably isn’t a bargain at all. It could be a carefully designed trap.
