Air con scams are all over social media right now — experts reveal the red flags to look out for when shopping for air con and how to check if it’s legitimate

Fitted air conditioning unit above a defunct fireplace with a black and cream picture below, giraffe figure Lego flowers, monkey clock and faux plant on mantlepiece.

With this summer on track to be the hottest on record, the demand for cooling products like fans, portable ACs and even fitted units has skyrocketed.

This unprecedented demand has seen these appliances fly out of stock in record time, and well before the end of the summer. This means if people want to get their hands on portable or fitted air con units, they are likely to act fast.