Alpha Heater Review: Is it a Scam or Legit?
Author: Adam Collins
In the cold winter months, one of the most essential needs is a warm room. With the rise of high energy prices, many people are turning to innovative heating solutions to try and save on energy bills. One such product is the Alpha Heater which is a portable, electric space heater that promises to reduce energy costs while providing a comfortable temperature.
However, with all new products and services on the market, there’s always a risk of scams lurking in the shadows. Is a new product called the Alpha Heater legit or a scam? Here’s a quick review.
Alpha Heater Reviews
Customer reviews are important when trying to determine if a product is legitimate or not. Users who’ve purchased the Alpha Heater seem to have reviewed it positively, though it's hard to authenticate the reviews.
However, there are also some negative reviews from users who report that their units malfunctioned after only a few weeks while others claim they were sold extra gadgets without their knowledge.
On Trustpilot, the site has an overall rating of 1.2 stars out of 5. Most of the people are complaining that the heater does not heat even a small room properly and that its customer service is unreliable.
Suspicious Reviews
When we searched for Alpha Heater reviews, we were surprised to find the top searches praising the product. This is a clear sign of suspicious reviews, possibly by the company itself or people paid by them to falsely praise the product.
Interestingly, the two reviews we found are from India, which is far away from the claimed country of origin, the US. We also found links, which claim;
"SPECIAL OFFER | BUY ALPHA HEATER at the LOW Price from Official Website"
But the said links will redirect you to another site that sells a completely different product. What's even more suspicious is that when we tried to click the link again, it took us to a completely different website. It appears that these are affiliate links and contain site redirects that can be used for malicious activities.
The Huge Discounts
How much do the Alpha Heaters usually cost? We found many websites that claimed to sell the product at an “unbeatable price” of just $49.95. This is way lower than what other space heaters cost and it’s a suspiciously huge discount.
It's also important to note that they claim the list price is $99.90. And if you buy more products, they offer an even bigger discount. This is common with scammers who entice customers to buy more of their products with huge discounts.
Final verdict
Based on all the information that we have gathered, it appears that Alpha Heater is likely a scam. There are too many suspicious activities, such as fake reviews and huge discounts along with shady affiliate links.
As some customers have said that the product exploded and tripped the main, it is strongly advised to exercise caution. It is important to do your research before buying any product, especially when it is new, as there may be unscrupulous people trying to take advantage of unsuspecting customers. We hope this review has helped you make an informed decision.
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