Professional Tool Reviews for Pros
I got a call from my stepdad a few months ago, excited about a fishing kayak that he picked up for $100. Then there was the Stihl battery-powered garden pruner for $20 that hit quite a few of you. Now there’s a Milwaukee Tool scam running that you need to keep your eyes open for.
A lot of these sites are set up as legitimate-looking sites, often selling direct as the manufacturer. The first thing to note is that Milwaukee does not sell direct. If you see a site that looks like you’re getting a deal straight from them, it’s a sure sign that it’s a scam.
Other sites appear to be retailers, and they can be a little tougher to sniff out. These sites typically have deals that are too good to be true with some sort of deadline that gives you a sense of urgency. You’ll often see something like 80% or 90% off from the MSRP and a countdown that you’re in the last 24 hours of the sale.
Once you give them your credit card/debit card info, the best-case scenario is that they’ll send you a knockoff product in 8 to 12 weeks. The worst-case scenario is they charge more to your credit card and/or sell your info down the line.
Feel manipulated and mad? You should. These are absolute scum bag tactics (I have more colorful names, but this is a family-friendly website) and they’ve tricked a lot of people into thinking they got a great deal.
If you land on a website that you believe is fraudulent, Milwaukee has set up a page that you can report it to. When you get to it, the reporting process only takes less than a minute:
Click here to report a fraudulent Milwaukee Tool website.
To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of known online Milwaukee retailers so you can shop with confidence. Note that Amazon is not an authorized Milwaukee retailer.
There are 27 authorized online retailers, and you can search the full list here. It also lets you find local brick-and-mortar stores where you can shop in person.
If you think you hit one of these websites, the first thing to do is contact your bank or credit card company and have them decline the purchase if they can.
Even if it’s too late to stop the transaction, ask what you can do to block any future transactions from unknown sellers and request new cards.
Dealing with a scam is a pain, but it’s better than your account being drained.
If you happen to get a call from someone at the company because you didn’t complete the transaction or something didn’t work right, do not engage them. Don’t give them any personal or bank information, and definitely do not give them your social security number. Just hang up.
Lastly, please report the fraudulent site to Milwaukee. The more they can stay on top of these sites, the more quickly they can work to shut them down and ensure that when you buy a Milwaukee product, you’re getting the real deal along with the performance and quality they’re known for.
Have a message you’d like to leave for the scammers? Drop them in the comments below!
On the clock, Kenny dives deep to discover the practical limits and comparative differences for all kinds of tools. Off the clock, his faith and love for his family are his top priorities, and you'll typically find him in the kitchen, on his bike (he's an Ironman), or taking folks out for a day of fishing on Tampa Bay.
The Milwaukee M18 Fuel Utility Fencing Stapler (model 2843-22) looks like a promising solution for both linemen and ranchers. Can it provide a more convenient cordless solution for the former and a much less manually-intensive operation for the latter? Milwaukee M18 Fuel Utility Fencing Stapler – The Big Deal The first thing we wanted to […]
Milwaukee Expands Woodworking Line With M18 Cordless 1/4-Sheet Orbital Sheet Sander There aren’t many areas where Milwaukee’s cordless lineup isn’t deep, but cordless sanders are one of them. That’s beginning to change as the Milwaukee M18 Orbital 1/4-Sheet Sander joins the Random Orbit Sander in an expansion. Milwaukee M18 1/4-Sheet Orbital Sheet Sander: The Big […]
Keep Cool With Milwaukee’s Packout Expansion Tumblers and Cooler With the addition of four new items, the Milwaukee Packout system now contains over 65 different storage solutions. Should you consider adding these particular Packout additions to your jobsite? Milwaukee PackOut Cooler and Tumblers – The Big Deal There are a few new accessories coming to […]
Milwaukee M12 Cable Stapler Causes Electricians To Rejoice! Gone are the days of hammering staples by hand. Or at least they will be thanks to Milwaukee. The Milwaukee M12 Cable Stapler promises a way to lighten the workload of electricians working with wiring and cable. Paired with Milwaukee 1-inch Insulated Cable Staples, it could be […]
Tooldirectusa.shop???? Please tell me they are legit… [email protected] ….. this is their customer service email. No phone number has been provided on the site. They have 2 xc 5.0 or 6.0 amp batteries for $75-$80. Normally at Home Depot, same deal sells upwards of $150 each, so it seems to good to be true, but i hope i am wrong.
A fake website I reported to Milwaukee. milwaukeetoolsonline (dot) shop
I ran across this scam just searching tools online in Google search-
Milwaukee M18 16-Tool Combo Kit – 4 Batteries, Model 2695-16[UVUK1D4GW1]
https://taools.us/product/Milwaukee-M18-16Tool-Combo-Kit-4-Batteries-Model-269516UVUK1D4GW1/?utm_source=Google+Shopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Products+feed
it looks legit . I reported it to Milwaukee tools
this is a scam website. https://www.milwaukee-products.shop/
I reported it on the Milwaukee site. But these people that scam good hard working people just suck.
As an Amazon Associate, we may earn income when you click on an Amazon link. Thanks for helping us do what we love.
See our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Pro Tool Reviews is a successful online publication that has been providing tool reviews and industry news since 2008. In today’s world of Internet news and online content, we found that more and more professionals researched a large majority of their major power tool purchases online. That piqued our interest.
There’s one key thing to note about Pro Tool Reviews: We’re all about the professional tool user and tradesman!
Copyright ©2008-2022 Pro Tool Reviews, LLC. All rights reserved.
Professional Tool Reviews for Pros