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ExDancer Thu 06-Oct-22 11:13:13

Is this another Facebook 'scam advert'?
A couple of Christmases ago my husband was conned by an advert for a Super Torch on Facebook and we vowed never to buy anything advertised by them again.
Now I've seen a heater called Heat Pal on there, and it makes amazing claims re heat output and lower power usage.
Have you seen it?
Is it too good to be true?

midgey Thu 06-Oct-22 11:14:36

No idea but you know the usual…..if it sounds too good…..!

FannyCornforth Thu 06-Oct-22 11:17:06

After a quick Google it certainly does look a bit scammy.
Very unprofessional website (photos looked photoshoped); reviews mainly on an Indian forum etc.

ExDancer Thu 06-Oct-22 11:19:01

Sorry, here's the link

www.getheatpal.com/v1/?flux_fts=tpcixaoloztlxtaqiaceticoiozzacqzaaxtzqt27d2d&gclid=0&network=g&campaignid=18471775805&adgroupid=141526602403&creative=625045616613&keyword=heat%20pal%20portable%20heater&device=c&target=&targetid=kwd-1797407155413&extensionid=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-fmZBhDtARIsAH6H8qgZTeAQmUy3lFKHkRC58hdRQubKSPx4kLXhRPsovxCPRuUs-3Wa8XMaAujMEALw_wcB

Even the link seems suspiciously over-long. I just wondered if anyone has tried one?

Blossoming Thu 06-Oct-22 11:30:31

Yes, it’s too good to be true. Those claims are ridiculous and the price is a rip off.. I have a Russell Hobbs plug in ceramic heater (around £20 from Amazon) and it’s very good at taking the chill off a room. I’m happy with it, it does what I wanted. It’s certainly not something you’d carry around from room to room. There are a lot of similar ones on Amazon and elsewhere.

Thegrandmarniter Sat 22-Oct-22 08:59:06

I saw the ad and actually considered it so I did a bit of googling. Trustpilot says no, no no. It’s a ripoff, don’t do it.

Georgesgran Sat 22-Oct-22 09:05:35

I sent for something similar JML from an infomercial. It didn’t arrive, despite getting several notifications that it had.
JML sent another, then a month later the original turned up. JML told me to keep it - so I got a BOGOF. I have one in my small study and one in the conservatory. They definitely take the chill off the room, but they’re noisy and I’m not sure about the energy consumption.

shysal Sat 22-Oct-22 09:49:55

I ordered the same item from Gogogadgets. According to the reviews I later read, they are a very poor company. What disappointed me was the fact that VAT and P&P were added at checkout with no prior mention.
However, the heater does a great job, does what the advert says. It will be ideal for just taking the chill off a room without needing central heating.

Ali08 Mon 24-Oct-22 12:56:39

If its anything like this, that we're all the rage - heavens knows why - not so long ago, then I'd definitely give it a miss. I've seen adverts for those little plug-in heaters, didn't know what they were called, but I'd rather snuggle up on my sofa with a blanket, or in my bed with an extra blanket, & a hot water bottle if I was cold than waste money on gadgets that are bound to fail!!
These standing ones that were all the rage, bah humbug, my friend swore by them yet I felt like I was in an ice box even when right in front of it!

Ali08 Mon 24-Oct-22 12:57:29

*were not we're