When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, scammers know that losing weight and getting in shape is one of the most popular goals, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB). This has led to a slew of scams involving vitamins, supplements and weight loss formulas, all claiming to offer rapid results. Not only are the products themselves questionable, so are the business dealings of the companies peddling them.
Most weight loss product scams start with promises that are simply too good to be true. Body wraps, topical creams, dietary supplements, pills, powders, skin patches, even earrings have been advertised to “melt,” “flush,” “burn,” or “dissolve” away unwanted fat, fast. These ads usually come with some amazing before and after pictures of people who claim to have used the product, and glowing five-star reviews. According to many recent reports, these weight loss products often claim to have been featured on popular TV shows like “Shark Tank.” You may see these ads on TV, in periodicals or, more commonly, on social media. The sad truth is the ads are misleading and the products won’t melt away fat or give you a six-pack. In fact, many contain ingredients that can be damaging to your health.
To make matters worse, some of these companies engage in unscrupulous selling techniques. Dozens…
