Heatwave Scams Bring Out the Worst in Human Nature The current heatwave sweeping across the UK has brought with it a range of consequences, from power outages to water shortages.
But perhaps one of the most insidious effects is the proliferation of scams targeting people desperate for relief from the sweltering temperatures.
Scammers are capitalizing on the shortage of air conditioning units by setting up fake websites that mimic those of legitimate retailers like Aldi.