Beware Of Diet Scams
Who wouldn’t want to lose weight without dieting or exercise? The weight loss industry makes billions of dollars each year by preying upon our desire to lose those extra pounds. However, physicians and other health experts caution that there is no “magic bullet” when it comes to weight loss. And many health experts recommend that safe diets require a loss of no more than 2 pounds per week.
Despite these recommendations, the Internet is rife with ads promising to “Lose 25 Pounds in 2 Weeks” and supposed testimonials proclaiming, “I lost 36 pounds in 1 month.” Consumers should beware of these claims. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has issued guidelines for consumers warning them to “think twice before wasting money on products that make any of the following false claims”:
Lose weight without diet or exercise!
Lose weight no matter how much you eat of your favorite foods!
Lose weight permanently! Never diet again!
Block the absorption of fat, carbs, or calories!
Lose 30 pounds in 30 days!
Everybody will lose weight!
Lose weight with our miracle diet patch or cream!
If you or someone you know has been the victim of a diet scam, please contact us to discuss your legal options.
