Scammers posing as Swedish furniture giant Ikea have reportedly defrauded unsuspecting customers in the Philippines, with transactions reaching over P1 million.
According to local media reports, the fraudulent transactions were made through some 64 fake Ikea websites that offered various products, including luggage, scooters, treadmills, wheelchairs, and laptops.
Ikea Philippines has advised the public that the company’s only official sales channel is on its website at ikea.ph.
The company’s largest outlet in the world opened at the SM Mall of Asia complex in November 2021.
The Swedish retailer urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to Ikea transactions to the authorities.