Resveratrol Scams Continue To Frustrate Dr Oz
Dr Oz’s endorsement of a resveratrol supplement on the Oprah Show in front of millions of viewers is continuing to cause a bit of a headache for America’s Doctor. This endorsement, unfortunately for Dr Oz, has caused a plethora of resveratrol scams to perpetuate themselves all over the net.
The biggest scams seen lately are fake news sites that of course look very real complete with weather forecasts, other supposedly real news reports and the real clincher is completely fake “investigative reports” on resveratrol. These reports tout the benefits one so-called reporterette has had with her resveratrol supplements and she then challenges other reporters to see if they get the same results such as sleeping better, having less wrinkles and other feel good type benefits.
These scam news sites are advertising on the Drudge Report using pictures from celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman, Selma Hayek and Marisa Tomei and asking the question, “How Does She Look So Young?” The premise behind this advertising is that these celebrities are taking the rip-off brand of resveratrol that these fake news sites are selling. The truth is they aren’t, none of these celebrities endorse these resveratrol products and this is nothing but a huge scam.
The scam goes deeper because consumers think they’re getting a free trial of this junk and all they have to do is pay for shipping. But the truth is, these scam companies get your credit card numbers and start billing you $80 or $90 a month because you unknowingly signed up for a monthly auto ship of this stuff.
Don’t think this stuff is a scam? ComplaintsBoard.com lists 130 about Resveratrol Ultra complaints and the company that sells this junk, FWM Labs out of North Miami, FL has more than 2,600 complaints lodged against them at the Better Business Bureau. The Florida Attorney General is investigating unauthorized credit card charges by this company and others running such scams in the state.
Lawyers for Dr Oz are pursuing the perpetrators of these fake news sites and their advertising practices so hopefully they won’t be around much longer but beware, because these companies are known to just form another company, change the labels on their scam products and poof, they’ve got a brand new business.
Use your best judgement when it comes to weight loss, anti aging and all other health claims from people selling miracle pills. Unfortunately they give legitimate supplements and sellers of those supplements a bad name.
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June 17th, 2009 at 5:51 am
Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant that provides many benefits. It is unfortunate that a few people choose to do something like this and leave a bad impression to a supplement that can help people. Always purchase from a reputable source that has a proven track record and choose a manufacturer that produces to GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices) to assure you are getting what you are paying for. And most of all remember the old saying “there is no such thing as a free lunch”.
June 22nd, 2009 at 6:17 am
I, too, was scammed by Resveratrol distributor BioLabs. After paying $3.95 for my “free trial,” I found $40.00 drafted from my checking account. A call to the BioLabs toll-free number resulted in a conversation with a call center employee who gave me a well-rehearsed speech regarding my failure to read the terms of the offer thoroughly. I have a Master’s in journalism — I can read — and write.
I am a huge fan of Dr. Oz and his endorsement of the product played a big part in my decision to request the so called “free trial.” I am glad to see that he also was dubbed. This goes a long way in restoring my confidence in Dr. Oz.
I would welcome the opportunity to engage in a lawsuit involving these scammers.
Charlotte Graham
July 2nd, 2009 at 1:39 am
Charlotte,
You may be able to read and write but you obviously didn’t read the terms of purchase. On the resveratrolultra order page it clearly states that the trial is for 14 days and then you will be charged $87.13 monthly as part of their auto delivery program. They could have explained it more clearly in my opinion, but nevertheless, it’s there in black and white. I don’t know how you can call them scammers when you are told what you are going to be charged right next to the fields where you enter your credit card info.
You are not a victim, you are negligent.
Billy
July 10th, 2009 at 5:20 am
Scam, scam, scam! When is the world going to wake up and understand that there are no magic solutions to aging. Health is a personal responsibility that includes COMMON SENSE, morons!
July 12th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Dear Charlotte Graham:
You have a Master’s in journalism and yet you fell for a scammer?
July 24th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
The other thousands of us who read the free trial fine print and backed out before giving billing information are now haunted by the constant annoying calls from these companies trying to secure the rest of the information they need to complete the scam. They call several times a day. When you tell them you are not interested and to stop calling it just continues. If you come across these resveratrol free trial sites do not enter any information. They will contact you weather you completed a transaction with them or not.