I usually focus on the “get rich quick” scams online — but seeing this WeeklyHealthUSA.org website trending on Alexa.com made me want to write up a piece detailing the other Acai Max and Colon Cleanse scams out there:
http://www.weeklyhealthusa.org/latest/articles/breakthroughdiet/vc/us2/
They highlight the “Trial Bottle of Acai Max Cleanse” and using “coupon code ACAI to get shipping reduced to $3.87 from $6.97″ and “Trial Bottle of Colon Cleanse” where “Shipping and Handling are COMPLETELY FREE! The trial bottle costs only $4.79.”
But the real scam can be found in the “Excerpt from Acai Max Cleanse Trial Terms & Conditions” that is in small print at the bottom:
Offer details: By placing my order, I agree to the Terms of Offer, which explain that I must cancel within 14 days of today to avoid enrollment in monthly delivery program which ships fresh supply and charges $12.95 monthly and one time membership fee of $169.95. You will be charged on same card provided today. To cancel anytime: 1-866-426-1921
So just how much money are they collecting for unsuspecting folks to be able to run these scam ads?
And when are they going to be shut down?
At least they can’t run on my personal websites — but these are the kinds of pop-under ads I see on major websites.
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This is a major problem. There are many variations of thise site (Including for other products, like teeth whitening) and they all look legit to the unassuming consumer. These sites need to be shut down, the creators sent to prison, and all credit restored to those who were dinged for not sending in “payments” to this rogue company.
I do not have a website but is fighting this people as well, I have just been scammed by them of 102.50 dollars. I have to cancel my credit card to stop them for more scamming. Thanks for exposing them.