
Black Friday 2023 is upon us, and there are loads of great deals about (see our pick of the best Apple Black Friday deals, for example). But with major brands and retailers now running their Black Friday sales, there is also a lot of trash about too, including offers that are just plain misleading.
From fake or novelty products designed to look like big brand tech to inflated prices and second-hand gear that's more expensive than new products, there are a lot of apparent discounts about that could fool the unwary deal hunter. Here are four Black Friday deals to avoid (and a genuine alternative for each one).