In eight days, North America will witness the first total solar eclipse of 2024.
Unfortunately, wherever there are incidents, there are opportunists looking to take advantage of the situation.
The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office has issued an alert warning viewers to beware of fake scammers selling fake eyeglasses, cbs news the report said.
The American Astronomical Society earlier issued a notice advising people to wear protective eyewear if they plan to see the sun.
Taking advantage of this, scammers started selling fake glasses.
Caitlin Driscoll of the Better Business Bureau of Western Pennsylvania said: “It’s rare events like this where people get excited and people want to make specific purchases and spend, and it’s always easy for scammers to take advantage of people’s excitement. .” “.
She has informed people not to be fooled but to do proper research before buying glasses. She recommends purchasing glasses from sellers accredited on the American Astronomical Society’s list.
The American Astronomical Society recommends testing eclipse glasses before purchasing to ensure they are safe to use. Fake glasses won’t allow you to see anything but bright lights, and the lights will appear very faint.
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