Acai Scam
March 21st, 2004
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ACAI BERRY POWER 500 (AKA EXTREME ACAI BERRY)

Our Acai team has discovered that ACAI BERRY POWER 500 claims to harness the antioxidant powers of açai to get rid of excess waste and toxic buildup from the colon.  The Better Business Bureau has declared that “Acai Berry Diet Pill” to be among the top 10 scams of 2008.

The ACAI BERRY POWER 500 formulation may claim to promote the following benefits:
* Slows down the aging process
* Lose weight and get a flatter tummy!
* Highest antioxidants of any food!
* Enhances sexual desire and performance
* Promotes healthier and younger-looking skin

Ingredient Claims

ACAI BERRY POWER 500 does not disclose the details of their pills, all they know and claim is that açai berries (ultra-rich in antioxidants, vitamins and Omega-3 fatty acids) are among the world’s most nutritious foods. Even though the University of Florida studies suggest that açai berries may trigger the self-destruction of leukemia cells tested in vitro, there is no clinical proof that acai can cleanse the body of waste.

Website Claims

Why ACAI BERRY POWER 500 is the most recommend product to loss weight and feel young. Acai Berry comes from rain forest of Brazil. The Doctor Nicholas Perricone calls Acai Berry the Super food because you not only going to loss weight you are going to get your body detoxify, because acai berry has more antioxidant than any other plant of the world.

Lifestyle Claims

Quotes from such elite media sources as ABC, CNN and CBS reiterate the powerful healing properties of this remarkable rainforest fruit. Oprah, Rachel Ray, Angelie Joe and/OR Brad Pitts are pictured on the sites as if they are endorsers of the products.  We doubt that they specially endorse this specific however.  We’d like to see it in writing.

Pros

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Cons

ACAI BERRY POWER 500 invites first-time users to try the product free of charge for 14 days, plus $3.95 for shipping and handling.  That sounds great but there is a BIG CATCH to this “FREE” offer. By ordering your free trial of ACAI BERRY POWER 500 you agree to the terms of service, which require cancellation within seven days in order to avoid a monthly charge of $92.58 to your credit card. You will incur an additional monthly charge $92.59 20 days  or so after your order and every 30th day thereafter until you cancel!

Buyer Beware!

CAREFULLY READ AND AGREE TO PURCHASE TERMS BELOW BEFORE ORDERING:
How it Works! By clicking” Rush MY ORDER” I am agreeing to receive Acai Berry  for a 14-day trial period for $3.95 billed to my credit Card.(days of availability for actual usage could be less depending on shipping time) beginning on date of order. If you enjoy Acai Berry, simply do nothing. On the 15th day my credit card will automatically be charged $92.58 for a 31 day supply and every month, thereafter, unless I cancel by calling 877-350-8480 M – F, 8am-7pm PAC. No Hassle, Cancel Anytime! I also agree to the  21 day bonus trial to PriceLimbo for $8.51 a month thereafter, I must  call 877-350-8480 to cancel Price Limbo to stop all future billings. Cancel Anytime, No Hassles!. I also agree to the 21 day bonus trial to Fit Factory (bonus #2) and monthly nutritionist newsletter for $29.95 + $1.17 each month thereafter, should I choose not to cancel. For questions or cancellation requests, please call 1-866-407-1022 M-F, 9am-9pm, EST.I understand that this consumer transaction involves a negative option and that I may be liable for payment of future goods and services, under the terms of this agreement, if I fail to notify the supplier not to supply the goods or services described.

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