Warning! Acai Berry Scam Alert!
March 31, 2009 by Caitlin Ryan
Filed under Weight Loss
I was very disappointed when I found out about the acai berry scam. It bothers me a great deal when unscrupulous supplement companies get greedy and destroy the reputation of something that could be so beneficial to so many people! A similar scam took place with wu yi tea.
We are all working so hard these days to make money in a poor economy, and when we try to take a proactive approach to our health, we do not want to lose money on a scam. Yet, it is more important now then ever to be proactive about our health because many of us cannot afford hefty doctor bills. So, how do we obtain acai berry supplements or any supplement without risking being scammed? Be informed, be aware!
The acai berry scam works similarly to the wu yi tea scam. A person is lured in by a free trial offer with only shipping charges to be charged to their credit card. Who does not want something for free? Of course, it is not and the person has just signed up for an auto shipment program!
Next, they receive charges on their credit card for acai berry supplements that have yet to arrive. Some of the acai berry scams are not even shipping anything, just charging for more supplements!
The biggest problem arrives when the person tries to call and cancel the auto shipments and receive a reimbursement. Often times, they are placed on hold forever only to be told that they will not receive a credit unless they send back the free acai berry trial. There is little they can do and many report that the acai berry companies continue to charge their credit card until the customer gives up and cancels their credit card.
You could stay clear of the free trial offer, but that would eliminate acai berry companies that truly are good companies who are using an age-old marketing tactic that allows you to try before you buy. There are easy ways to spot the difference.
Make sure you do two things: Read all the fine print and call the company to verify that you will not be receiving any future charges past the shipping charges. Make sure you get the name of the acai berry representative when you call.
If you cannot reach anyone at the acai berry company in a reasonable time or there is not even a phone number, chances are the company is fraudulent and you have saved yourself from being scammed. Calling is a simple thing to do, so do not take any chances!
Amazon sites and other reputable companies with backing from entities such as the Better Business Bureau are usually your best bet. The acai berry scams should not scare you away from the amazing benefits of acai berry supplements!
Acai berries are loaded with antioxidants which can help fight off illness and disease. The benefits of acai berries certainly outweigh the risks as long as you pay close attention to the acai supplement company and do your homework!
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