Acai Berry scam...
The Internet is a great source for information. It provides an avenue for everyone to express themselves. This unfortunately opens up a gateway for scam artists as well. Scams are very prevalent in the weight loss industry. There are lots products that promote rapid weight loss and fall into deceptive marketing tactics to get consumers to buy these miracle drugs.
The latest in weight loss scams is the emergence of the acai berry diet/detox system. The acai berry is a fruit that can be found in South America. It has garnered quite the media attention because of the amount of antioxidants that it possesses.
One of the main sources that scammers use to lure unsuspecting customers is Oprah. The Oprah show has done a feature on the acai berry and its benefits.
If the acai berry is rich in antioxidants then why is it a scam/fad diet? While it is true that the berry is rich in antioxidants, these can be found in other sources as well. No one is denying the need for an antioxidant rich diet, I am simply urging you not to fall for the marketing ploys used promising rapid weight loss by simply consuming this fruit.
Speaking of marketing ploys, there is no scientific evidence of the benefits of acai berry. Marketers are simply hyping this product so they can milk it for all its worth. They not only scam you into buying a product that does not work but they also make it neary impossible for you to get your money back.
If you google acai berry scams or visit webmd and dlife.com you will notice that the benefits of the berry are not conclusive.
Further research shows that the main tactic they use to lure consumers is the free trial method. They will offer you a free 2 week trial of the product. Once they have your credit card information prepare for recurring charges. It is very difficult to get ahold of these scam artists to cancel future billings.
If you do wish to implement the acai berry into your diet, it is readily available in brick and mortar stores. Don’t purchase from websites that do not seem reliable. Stay away from websites that have 3 acai berry products and claim to be reviewing them (they get paid either way regardless of which of the three you buy).
Antioxidant rich fruits are an excellent aid for weight loss. Keep in mind that if your diet is high in fat and calories, no berry in the world will make you lose weight. That is just wishful thinking that is preventing you from reaching your weight loss goals sooner.
