SubscribeDon’t Fall For This Online SCAM
There’s a fierce internet scam being advertised all over the internet - and I mean ALL over it! Have you seen this or do you know anyone that has fallen into this trap?
It seems like just about every fitness or health related website I go to has banner ads for a pill containing acai berry extract that claims rapid weight loss. When you click on one of the ads, it will take you to a website that looks like a real blog with someone’s weight loss story as a result of taking these “magic pills”, but it’s FAKE.
The blog is not real, the comments are not real, and the photos do not belong to the people who set up these fake blogs. Then once you’re on the site, they’ll tell you their so-called weight loss story and then give you a link to buy this product that will NOT help you lose weight.
Here’s what even worse:
I’ve heard some horror stories from several people who unknowingly fell for this scam (it’s pretty slick, I admit), who later found all kinds of charges on their credit cards—even from companies they’ve never heard of! Apparently when you buy this product, you are automatically signed up for other products that you will be billed monthly for. Guess they *forgot* to mention that to their customers. Not only that, but when these people tried to call and cancel their orders, the phone number instantly disconnected.
And get this:
One of my colleague’s actually found out that one of these scammers stole the ‘before and after photos’ of her client right off of her website. They put the photos on their fake blog claiming them as their own weight loss story as results of taking the acai berry pills. Can you believe that? She actually had to contact her lawyer over this!
So what’s the real deal with these acai berries anyway?
Acai berries contain antioxidants, which help rid your body of harmful toxins and fight the aging process. But they do not help you lose weight.
Popping these ridiculous pills is a waste of time and money AND it can be dangerous to your health. You won’t find me putting any of this kind of stuff in my body. NO WAY. If I want antioxidants, I’ll buy the natural stuff. Real foods like blueberries, blackberries, spinach, and broccoli are filled with anti-oxidants. Acai berries are great too, but they’re not readily available in most grocery stores.
Getting fit is not “magic”
As a long time fitness professional, I can confidently tell you that there are no magic pills for losing weight or getting fit. Getting fit is a commitment you make to yourself and that you work to achieve. Are there shortcuts? Can you get fit without spending hours in the gym? Yes, if you do the right kind of workouts with the right kind of exercises you CAN get in phenomenal shape in less time then “traditional” type workouts. BUT, you will not get in shape without any effort on your part.
In the midst of this online scam, I want to take this opportunity to tell you that I will ALWAYS be real with you. I practice what I preach. Fitness is my work and it’s my passion. My job is to get YOU results. And if I hadn’t already done that with thousands of people online who are training with my MAX Workouts program, I wouldn’t be satisfied (and I’d probably be out of business!). So just know that whenever I endorse any product, it’s because I’ve carefully reviewed it, tested it, and approved it.
Whenever I spot a scam, I promise that you will be the first to know about it. I can’t stand these unethical, money-hungry marketers that are so anxious to take your money without providing any value. That said, if you find something you think is a scam, let me know about it and I’ll look into it. Together we can take ‘em down!
About The Author
Shin Ohtake is a widely recognized strength coach and fitness & fat-loss expert. His unconventional, no-nonsense approach to getting fit has made him the go-to source for fitness enthusiasts and trainers alike. Shin is also the author of the world famous, MAX Workouts book, which has transformed and reshaped the bodies of thousands of people across the globe - without requiring hours in the gym. To learn more about how MAX Workouts can help you achieve your fitness goals, visit maxworkouts.com.
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I did fall into this scam & had nightmare getting my bank account cleared up. I should have contacted the Better Business Bureau. I was so happy to hear that your spreading the word to not fall into this scam like I did.