Argos isn’t selling HP laptops for £3 to people who fill in a survey

Posts on Facebook have claimed that the retailer Argos is selling HP laptops for either £2 or £3.

But Argos has confirmed to Full Fact that these offers aren’t genuine.

One post claims Argos is “clearing our warehouses of laptops that are no longer under warranty”, so Facebook users can buy an “HP EliteBook for just £2” if they “click on the “Order Now” button and answer a few short questions”.

It includes an image of two women standing beside piles of what appear to be HP branded laptops beside a sign that features the Argos logo and a price of £2 for an “HP EliteBook”.

Other posts say: “From 22nd to 31st August, Argos will be giving away HP laptops that have been in stock for over a year to residents of the UK who need them, for just £3! This special initiative is Argos’ way of supporting people and families across the country, while freeing up space in their warehouses before the arrival of new models. If you currently need a reliable laptop, click the button below and answer a few quick questions to see if you qualify”.

One of these posts is accompanied by an image of a woman holding an open laptop and standing beside piles of what appear to be HP branded laptops, while the other includes an image showing the same background, but mirrored, with a man standing beside these laptops instead.

We’ve written before about fake Argos offers we’ve seen shared on social media, and we’ve also written about other fake offers for restaurants, retailers and a range of other brands.

It’s always worth checking if a deal you see on social media has been shared by a company’s official page, which will typically have lots of followers, a verified blue tick on platforms like Facebook or Instagram and a significant post history.