As most of us are already well aware, often due to unfortunate experiences, if something seems too good to be true then it usually is.
As the research surrounding raspberry ketones supplements for weight loss becomes more and more promising, this fat loss supplement is gaining a lot of attention from consumers and ambitious entrepreneurs alike.
Unfortunately, there have been a number of unscrupulous companies offering free trials of raspberry ketones, providing the allure of allowing you to test their product while paying for nothing except the cost of shipping.
The problem is that most people rarely bother to read the ‘fine print’ of these offers… which typically state that you have 7 to 10 days to cancel the trial otherwise you will be enrolled in an expensive monthly subscription for repeat orders.
This is of course highly misleading and unethical because most people will need several weeks, to truly assess the efficacy of any supplement or beauty treatment. But that’s not all…
Not only do most re-bill schemes reveal very little about the true nature of the deal, but very little is disclosed about the product you are purchasing (the fda has actually found many such companies guilty of selling sub par supplements containing minimal doses of their active ingredients), and the rebill usually costs 3 to 4 times the normal retail value of the product.
From our research the problem doesn’t seem to be limited to Raspberry Ketone supplements either: Scammers are also selling weight loss products including Garcinia Cambogia, Forskolin, Acai Berry, Green Coffee as well as beauty creams.
So let’s look at how you can avoid being suckered in by these misleading offers!
How to identify re-bill schemes
The most important thing to do before placing an order from any company is to research them thoroughly. Type the company’s name into Google followed by words like “scam,” “con,” and “fraud” as this will quickly reveal their true nature.
If you aren’t bombarded by pages upon pages of complaints and you decide to place an order then make sure you read the small print first; it shouldn’t take you too long to uncover any re-bill, auto-renewal, or other hidden conditions.
If at all possible, press CTRL+F in your browser and type in any associated terms to locate them a little faster.
When it comes to actually placing your order, keep your eyes peeled and vigilantly look out for any pre-ticked boxes that might automatically sign you up for repeat orders or other additional services.
Have you signed up already?
If you’ve placed your order already, make sure you are fully aware of any re-billing periods and ensure you make a note on your calendar or set a reminder on your smartphone so that you remember to contact them within the cancellation period if you want to cancel the subscription.
When you decide to cancel your subscription, if this process is achieved from within the company’s website then it may well be worth sending them an additional friendly email further stating that you are grateful for their help so far but would like to cease use of their product.
You might be surprised by how far a politely-worded email can go; these companies may be unscrupulous in their business practices but they are still people so adding a slight human element to the equation can help to ensure your cancellation request is not overlooked.
In the subsequent days and weeks, be sure to occasionally check your debit or credit card statements to ensure you are not being repeatedly billed without your knowledge or consent.
Stay safe with our Buyers Guide
To help you avoid the scams and ensure you get the most from your supplement we have developed a free white paper featuring the 9 most critical factors you need to consider when buying health supplements.
We highly recommend downloading it today as it is packed with best practices, check lists and guidelines to give you the inside track whether you’re buying a Raspberry ketone supplement or any other health supplement online.
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