These are the consequences of charging your phone with a damaged or fake cable

Some people think that a charger for their cellphone should not be a significant expense and, therefore, use their cables even if they are already broken, or buy them at a very cheap price. However, this custom may not be ideal because of the security concerns and the integrity of the phone.

BBC World has compiled a list of the consequences that users may experience when buying a counterfeit charger or by using a cable in poor condition to recharge the power with which your phones operate.

The note is based on a report by Electrical Safety First, a public safety organization . The research provides impressive data on low-quality chargers, such as the fact that 98% of false chargers tested by the NGO have the potential to cause fires or lethal electric shocks .

The latter represents one of the most serious risks of the use of this type of chargers . The BBC explains that it's not just with broken or damaged cables; this can also happen with counterfeit chargers.

But this is not the only possible consequence; there is also the latent risk of fires or explosions . On the other hand, these chargers can also cause irreparable damage to the phone's battery, since the voltage that they use does not always match the current standards of the different countries. Can it be done to avoid a situation like this? The first thing would be for the user to make sure that the loader that he uses is in good condition . To avoid spoiling it prematurely, the BBC recommends avoiding rolling and bending it, as well as storing it high temperatures .