Spammy “Raspberry Ketone” links spread on Facebook
Another round of dietary supplement spam is floating around Facebook, this time it is “Raspberry Ketone” or “Raspberry Drops” that are being used as the apparent answer to easy and quick weight loss.
Weight loss is a fickle game, if social media is anything to go by. The latest fads flick between Acai Berries and HCG Droplets or to any number of apparently one-of-a-kind supplements that can only be described as miracle enhancements, now including Raspberry Ketone.
However the problem is that the dietary supplement industry is one that is overrun with scammers, especially on the Internet. Unproven claims, extremely misleading sales pages, hidden charges and many a surprise in the epic small print are just some of the ways that miracle dietary spammers fool their victims.
As you would expect, if you’re getting suspicious messages on social media imploring you to visit a link to get your “life-changing” supplements, you’re being directed straight towards one of these scams.
This isn’t a link you should trust.
These sites employ a number of misleading and deceptive sales tactics, including fake news reports, fake testimonials and hidden hefty charges that are difficult to cancel. Essentially, if you hand over your credit card details to these types of sites, expect a flurry of unauthorised charges.
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All this for a supplement that isn’t even proven. Raspberry Ketone has been connected to weight loss, but studies are “preliminary” as to its effectiveness. Despite the claims made on many a miracle weight-loss website, there is no shortcut to slimming.
This isn’t a website you should be handing your credit card details to.
It’s fad after fad, but you really can’t be the old and trusted method – a low calorie and varied diet plan and good exercise.
Any questions? Speak to your GP.
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