| Acai Scam - What to do? |
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The media has recently reported a lot of scams regarding the Acai Berry and similar products. What the scammers do is, they use the loophole that a lot of customers don´t read the fineprint and therefore don't use their 14 days right to cancel any further orders. After the initial 14 days the Scammer starts shipping more and more of the product and charging the credit card accordingly. Those people who enjoy watching Oprah Winfrey’s show already know that she voted the Acai Berry as the number 1 super food. The fact that a lot of celebrities like Dr Oz, Rachael Ray or Oprah have promoted the acai berry in such a positive way has increased the numbers of scam artists who try to seek profit out of the popularity of the berry. You can read about it on Oprah´s Website. For this reason who have to be very cautious about where and from whom you buy Acai Berries. First of all you have to understand that the acai product itself is not a problem. The acai berry is an inch long red to purple fruit. It comes from the acai palm tree which grows in Central to South America, especially in Brazil. It is in the same family as cranberries, blueberries and other dark berries. The acai berries grow in large clusters of 600 to 800 berries and are harvested twice a year. They have been a large part of the diet of the natives for centuries. The berry is high in antioxidants, heat-healthy fats, fiber, vitamins amd several substances called anthocyanins and flavonoidsand. All of this is very good for your body and health. These ingredients are components of a typical weight loss and or detoxification programm. You can read about all the positive health effects the acai berry has on Science Daily. There are many foods that are high in antioxidants but studies show that acai fruit has a very high antioxidant capacity with even more antioxidant content than the cranberry, raspberry, blackberry, strawberry, or blueberry. To avoid an acai berry scam, you should understand that acai berry products are readily available from your local pharmacy, with the downside at a significantly higher price. The price difference comes from costs from storage, employment and rent, which the online retailer doesn't have. But to be on the safe side, some of you may want to pay the extra penny just to be extra safe. If you have found a trustworthy website, make sure you read all the fineprint on the site and make sure that it doesn't mention anything about recurring bills. If it says something that you have to cancel your free trial to avoid a billing cycle- IT IS A SCAM! Trustworthy retailers often offer a risk free trial with no strings attached and sometimes a money back gurantee. What should you do if you have fallen for a scam? If you have been a victim of one of these Acai or similar scams here are some tips on how to get your money back and prevent further charges:
It goes without saying that Acai Berries are an outstanding food with great health benefits and that it is not a bad idea trying it out by getting one of the save a free trials that are out there. But it is essential to ensure that you know what you are signing up for. Want to try Acai Berries the safe way? |