Consumer Alert: Beware of Acai Scams!

By Travis Van Slooten

While the acai berry has already made a huge impact on the American market, the number of acai scams that pop up on the internet have been giving the healthy berry a bad name. As with almost any successful product, there are shady people out there looking to take advantage of customers who are not wary. While the vast majority of businesses selling acai berry products are legitimate and just there to do business, there are some that want to lure you into a trap in order to take as much of your money as they can. But there are some things to be on the lookout for that might help you avoid these scams.

Free Trial Offers

One of the most common tactics of scammers are "free trial promotions." They use this strategy to get as much personal information as they can, including credit card details. While most of them promise not to charge you anything, others sign you up for subscription add-ons and charge you a large amount of money for it. All these can be done in just a click of a check box. Before signing up for anything, be sure to review their marketing strategies. In one way or another, you're sure to get hints that they're scammers. Above everything else, do not ever give out any of your personal information to companies offering free products.

Where Did They Go?

Fraudsters and fake companies often do a vanishing act. When you continue to trick people out of their money, chances are, you'll eventually be found out. So one thing you can do to avoid being a victim of acai scams is to stay away from new companies and purchase only from those that have been around for some time already. While acai berry is still relatively a new product, those manufacturers who have been around since the beginning are most likely those selling the real thing. This is not to say however, that all new companies are scammers, but just to be on the safe side, you may want to transact only with those with a solid track record.

Know the Product, Know the Seller

Another thing you can do to avoid scams is to know as much information as you can about the company and the supplements that they sell. Some companies give you a P.O. Box number instead of a complete address. These types of companies should be avoided. Legitimate businesses are not afraid to give out specific details of their location. More importantly, keep in mind that the healthy acai berries are marketed in these forms ? freeze dried, pure and organic. You don't want to have anything that's been spray dried and contains any additives. By going for pure products, you achieve the nutrition you need without paying for unnecessary extras.

As long as you stay with companies who are transparent about their background and the products that they sell, you should be able to veer away from scammers. Don't get yourself fooled by a company's dramatic claim for weight loss or one that offers a month's free trial. Keep yourself guarded all the time. Know how to detect acai scams from those which are not. - 30414

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