Shoppers warned about fake Wilko websites that are scamming customers
22.08.2023 - 19:45
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Online shoppers have been warned to be aware of some fake Wilko websites that are currently being operated by scammers.
The high street retailer, which fell into administration earlier this month, no longer offers the delivery or click and collect feature on its website.
However, fraudsters have been creating their own websites that look similar to that of Wilko and are flogging fake deals in an attempt to steal money and personal data from customers.
Administrators from PwC told The Mirror it is aware of “a number of fake Wilko websites” and reminded customers that Wilko products can now only be purchased in stores and not online.
At the moment,Wilko has over 400 stores in the UK - 10 of which are in Scotland - and these are open as normal at the time of writing.
A report from The Guardian suggests there are at least ten fake Wilko websites doing the rounds.
One of these claimed to be selling a Wilko sofa for just £4.99, despite Wilko not even stocking sofas.
PwC said: “We have been made aware of a number of fake Wilko websites which are offering Wilko products at heavily discounted prices. These websites are not genuine and have been set up to scam users, the only legitimate Wilko website is www.wilko.com. We would like to remind our customers that all Wilko sales are now in-store and you are unable to purchase items online.”
PwC previously set a deadline of Wednesday August 16 for any interested businesses to place bids for Wilko, and it's reported that offers are currently being reviewed.
But it's not guaranteed that a deal will be accepted, and even if it is, it might not mean all Wilko stores are saved.
It has been previously reported that discount retailers B&M, The Range, Poundland and Home Bargains all expressed an