Tool Scams

Beware of Makita SCAMS and Fake Stores

Nov 16, 2021 Stuart 6 Comments

There are new scams featuring Makita tools at impossibly low prices.

Don’t Fall for This Ryobi Tools Scam Store

Sep 24, 2021 Stuart 95 Comments

Fake Ryobi Tool store scams are proving to be a persistent problem.

How to Report Dewalt Tool Scam Stores

Sep 8, 2021 Stuart 12 Comments

Dewalt has responded to the uptick in fake seller scams.

How to Report Fake Milwaukee Tool Scam Stores

Sep 1, 2021 Stuart 12 Comments

Milwaukee Tool has a new page where you can report scam stores.

Scam or Not? Tips for Assessing Unfamiliar Online Tool Stores

Sep 1, 2021 Stuart 90 Comments

If a deal looks too good to be true, it often is, but people still fall prey to scams.

YETI Cooler SCAM Stores

Aug 23, 2021 Stuart 50 Comments

Here’s another SCAM alert where they advertise a 75% discount on YETI coolers.

A New “Tabletop Workshop” Tool Kit SCAM

Aug 12, 2021 Stuart 12 Comments

Another day, another fake tool store scam.

This Milwaukee Tool Box Deal is a SCAM

Jul 25, 2021 Stuart 20 Comments

Please don’t fall for these Milwaukee tool box deal scams!

The Dewalt Tools Store is a SCAM

Jul 23, 2021 Stuart 31 Comments

Please don’t fall for these fake Dewalt Tool store scams.

Beware of Dewalt and Milwaukee Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit Scams

Feb 6, 2021 Stuart 38 Comments

Please don’t fall for online retailer scams!

Reminder: Super Low-Priced Dewalt and Milwaukee Cordless Power Tool Deals Might be a Scam

Jan 28, 2020 Stuart 30 Comments

Beware the increasing frequency of scammy too-good-to-be-true websites.

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Travis on Hilti Nuron – an All-New 22V Cordless Power Tool System: “I am a user of both Dewalt and Milwaukee tools and like them both. However, about a year ago my…”
Joe on Dewalt Quietly Launched a New Brushless Reciprocating Saw – DCS382: “Speaking of quiet launch….Am I the only one that did not see that Dewalt now offers the Compact Stud and…”
Scott K on Garage Workshop Spring Cleaning and Organization Update (Spring 2021): “I’m curious if you ever ended up buying the Rubbermaid fasttrack (and your thoughts if you did). I was initially…”
MM on Hilti Nuron – an All-New 22V Cordless Power Tool System: “Especially if that job is an emergency. Can you imagine if power tools being used by emergency rescue personnel suddenly…”