SMC Roundtable – Beware Acai Berry Free Trial Scams

Health, diet and fitness products

The acai berry is a miracle fruit that sprung from the rainforests of the Amazon. It carries a multitude of health benefits to regular users, ranging from the minor to the major. Perhaps among the greatest and most controversial benefit that has been attributed to the use of acai berry products is the role it plays in fighting off and preventing the occurrence of Cancer.

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Aug
17

CCN Acai Berry Sellers Sued By FTC Shocker

Posted by Annie under acai berry

acai berry is definitely more than just a delicious fruit. You will find that this berry has significant more, up to four times more, antioxidants than even the blueberry, which was the leader in antioxidants for many years. Acai berries naturally grow in the Amazon Rain Forest, but can be frozen to be shipped areas around the world. Along with antioxidants, you will also find that acai berry contains both fiber and amino acids.

Fiber is a daily requirement for everyone, but is particularly important when you want to lose weight. Fiber can provide a sense of fullness, and will help you regulate your digestion. Amino acids are also important when you want to lose weight, since they will help you by providing your body with the necessary ingredients to turn fat into muscle. Losing weight is simple when you use acai berry to help regulate digestion, build muscle and decrease appetite.

US District judge order CCN to stop ALL acai berry internet operations

More than a year after the US attorney general issued a $1.37 million dollar fine against Central Coast Nutraceuticals (CCN) for deceptive business practices that didn’t have much effect, it looks like CCN will finally be shut down. The FTC followed up and convinced a US district judge to issue the injunction against CCN, which effectively halts ALL their operations

After listening to consumers complaints for 2 years now, the FTC has taken action again. They convinced a US federal district judge to issue an injunction against one of the biggest companies behind the Acai Berry Free Trial scamsCentral Coast Nutraceuticals (CCN), effectively halting all their internet operations and freezing their bank accounts.

Its about time! Yes, the FTC is a government bureaucracy, so moves very slowly. They’ve been inundated with complaints from tens of thousands of irate consumers now, with estimates of over a MILLION victims of these scams. To be fair, they did make a case A YEAR ago against a Texas man who was a force behind these schemes in the early days. He quit the business and was fined a few thousand dollars – about what you pay for a big traffic ticket!

Here’s the strange part of the big fuss they are making about this single case - The US attorney general made a big fuss in June 2009 about a record fine against an acai berry distributor. Guess who it was? CCN! With hundreds of websites and dozens of companies pushing these scams all over the internet, the FTC makes a big deal about a court decision to stop the SAME COMPANY that the US attorney general supposedly shut down OVER A YEAR AGO! Please forgive my cynical nature, but it sounds like the different government agencies are fighting for credit over the same case. Either that, or the $1.37 million fine last year didn’t convince CCN to stop. In which case, why didn’t the US Attorney general do more LAST YEAR?

Ok, enough with being cynical. It sounds like CCN is finally being shut down. Lets hope the FTC keeps the pressure up and pursues more cases to shut down the rest of the scumbags.

If you have been a victim by one of these acai berry scams and would like to file a complaint and perhaps get a judgement against the people behind it all, contact:

David O’Toole
FTC Midwest Region, Chicago
312-960-5634

Mar
25

I Would Like Info On Acai

Posted by Annie under acai berry

There has been so much talk lately about the acai berry. I just want to make sure that I am getting my facts right. I love being able to learn new information about health and wellness. I just like getting all of my facts from doctors, not from the people who want to sell me something.

That is why it is so nice to be able to watch shows like Oprah and get all the info about acai berry in a way that lets me know that I am getting the facts, not just information to get me to buy a product.

EDIT: Found some useful information on the topic:

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Forms of Acai Berry for Me

Feb
08

Looking For Information About Carbon Copy Pro and Wealth Masters

Posted by Annie under home business

I have been interested in starting a home based business, but have really been taking my time in choosing the right program to enroll in. I need something that provides plenty of guidance and training since I have no idea how to do anything. I have checked out many programs but none of them have been what I am looking for. I suppose I will know the right plan when I see it. I was reading posts in a forum and found one that was written by someone that had found success with Carbon Copy Pro and wealth masters. I want to find out more about this program and see if it’s for me.

Read below about Pyxism, a new home business opportunity:

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The earning potential of Pyxism

Jan
05

With Pyxism, Home Based Business Is At Its Best

Posted by Annie under General

Home based business provides a person with a lot of liberty to do what he wants, where he wants, when he wants and how he wants! In a nutshell, he makes a man his own boss. Wow! It’s a lovely feeling to get rid of the snobbish boss, fixed schedules, daily commuting and earning only a fixed pay, once a month. When you work from home, you decide how and how much you want to earn. No wonder then, that this is gaining popularity in leaps and bounds. We thought this was the best. However, with Pyxism, looks like the best is just arriving!

Pyxism is at its pre-launch phase. It is a home based business opportunity based in the extremely lucrative discount travel sector. In recent past, TVI Express and Dream Style Vacations have cashed in on this and have seen much success. So, is Pyxism another such opportunity? Not really. Pyxism is an innovation, it is the brainchild of Lloyd Wilson, one of the most reputed and efficient names in network marketing. Where there is Lloyd Wilson, there has to be something new, different and better! Hence, we have Pyxism.

Pyxism is based on the same lines as its predecessors in the market. However, it is not a mere copy of them. It is advancement in the sense Pyxism uses the upgraded 2×3 forced compensation plan. Just because the formula was a hit, Mr. Wilson stayed from imitating the same. He used his skills, to thoroughly study the plan, analyze it with respect to the market trend and an individual and then came up with a superior treatment of this plan. The result is Pyxism. If you thought, working from home was great, experience Pyxism and you will love to reiterate your opinion. It is by far the best thing that has ever happened on the net!!

Further Reading

If you want to learn more — and why not? — then check out these posts that I found:

Jan
04

Visa Says: No More Bad Marketing of Acai Products

Posted by Annie under General, acai berry, featured

Credit card processor Visa has shut 100 Acai merchant stores recently because of their misleading form of marketing. Acai has health advantages just like any other fruit. During the introduction of this fruit into the market, it has become a big hit. People with malicious intent took advantage of this hype.

The method they use in marketing Acai scam products is by posting articles claiming that the fruit can do amazing health wonders even if it cannot. Another one is by posting falsified testimonials from some of the famous people like Oprah.

This is all done to get the online surfers to try the free trial Acai product. To make a purchase you need to have a credit card to pay for the shipping and handling. What the online users do not know is signing up for the free trial product will automatically enlist them to a monthly subscription that cannot be canceled.
Acai products have many wonderful results to the user. However, with the bad name these scammers attached to this product, it is no wonder that many are afraid to try it out. Acai products such as supplements and vitamins have a good effect in the body. Try it out and do not let bad marketing habits scare you.

Nov
24

ARES: For People Who Want Everything Fast

Posted by Annie under General

Ares was developed to be the best peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing software there is. It was designed to suit every user’s need when it comes to downloading. Plus, as a welcome bonus, it is also equipped with other cool services that computer addicts will not want to miss.

When using the Ares download program for file sharing, you are ensured of a spyware and adware-free environment for the utmost convenience and protection of its users. More and more people are becoming victims of these general online threats so the Ares creators made sure to make their user’s online experience one that is worth their while and their money.

Download ares and you will not regret your decision.

Aresvista is widely used for speedy downloading of videos, movies, music, software, and other kinds of files. It has become so very popular that in the latest count, over 30 million lucky people worldwide are using it. Over a million high-quality files can be downloaded from the Ares Network and the program itself has a built-in video and audio player so users can use their downloaded files upfront without having to switch applications.

Those who love to converse and socialize will be pleased with Ares’ online chat feature. Now, you can both download files and meet new people worldwide.

Looking for your own Ares software is just as quick and easy as the program itself. Just visit the world wide web and start your search for the award-winning, user-friendly program.

Oct
26

Acai Berry: Winning the Battle Against Cancer

Posted by Annie under General, acai berry, featured

The acai berry is a miracle fruit that sprung from the rainforests of the Amazon. It carries a multitude of health benefits to regular users, ranging from the minor to the major. Perhaps among the greatest and most controversial benefit that has been attributed to the use of acai berry products is the role it plays in fighting off and preventing the occurrence of Cancer.

Can acai berry really fight of cancer? Cancer is considered as a lifestyle disease that has plagued and taken the lives of many. The percentage of the population that has been affected by the disease is rising in numbers and will continue to rise until a means can be found to win over this war.

The acai berry hands over to the cancer patients and people at high risk of developing cancer an edge over this tough battle. Free radicals, which are the byproduct of the body’s normal metabolic and immune processes, once accumulated and combined with various environmental factors and carcinogens, can lead to the development of cancer cells.

Antioxidants found in acai berries are absorbed by the human body and it targets and kills rapidly growing cancer cells while nourishing normal cells, providing cancer patients a glimmer of hope on prolonging their lives and emerging victoriously in the fight.

Some other articles I found on this subject:
The Acai Berry – Is it a Miracle?
Drink Up – Acai Juice Can Be the Difference-Maker
A Warning Against Free Trial Offer Acai Berry Scams

Oct
07

TVI: 3 Advantages of Having a Home Business

Posted by Annie under General

Home business is one of the most productive businesses as of today. With ventures like TVI Express coming to the fore, there really is no excuse not to get involved. The initial investment is minimal and the rewards so impressive that it doesn’t make financial sense not to give it a go. The potential to profit off your hard work is very high compared to other forms of business. If you are planning to start one for a while but have not made your mind yet, the following are some of the advantages of a home business that may finally convince you.

  1. Starting a Home business is cheap – starting a business like this will not require you to find an office space and rent. All that you will require in this kind of business is in your home.
  2. A home business allows you to save money – aside from being cheap, this kind of business also allows you to save money. With it, you do not have to transport to work, buy clothes or allot money on meal allowance.
  3. Home business allows you to earn more money – a home business relies on the connectivity to clients. The only way now to offer services to a huge amount of market is through the Internet. You will have a very big market ensuring that you will never run out of clients. More clients simply translates to more profit.
Sep
22

Ares Free Music Download Software

Posted by Annie under General

Ares free Peer-to-Peer file sharing program is one of the innovative programs of today, which especially caters to a specific group of online users. It is used for free and fast download of music online. In addition, the Ares program also comes with some great and unique features. This sets this file-sharing program above the rest of the P2P programs.

Ares free program allows chat conversations between its users. With this feature of the software, users can easily exchange opinions and share thoughts about a certain music file available for download. The program is truly a convenient one and has been growing in popularity at each passing day.

Ares free music download program has different versions available for download from different websites. The numerous versions are for the program to be able to match different requirements and needs of the user.

Ares free music download program compatible with Windows Vista is the most recent version. This version has many upgrades and improvements to keep up with the current technological advancement of the online world. For easier understanding, the new version is simply easier to use and has most of the problems of incompatibility errors with the computer solved.

This post: Have You Got Ares Free Music Downloads Yet? has more information.

Aug
27

Oprah Sues over Acai Berry Endorsements

Posted by Annie under General

Oprah sues over Acai berry internet marketers for using her name without permission. America’s favorite talkshow host Oprah sues over Acai berry together with Dr. Mehmet Oz, professor of cardiac surgery at Columbia University, for using their names to illegally promote the dietary supplement.

Oprah has posted a message in her website explaining that neither Oprah nor Dr. Oz are associated with nor do they endorse any specific product, company or any online solicitation. Oprah sues over Acai berry and states on her website that any company that misrepresents their affiliation is just making false claims.

Oprah’s move to sue over acai berry follows more than two thousand complaints related to Acai Berry products has fielded Oprah’s website. Some involve viewers who believed that the product was actually endorsed by either Winfrey or Oz. Others are from consumers who felt like they had been defrauded. Oprah sued over Acai Berry in Manhattan Federal Court.

Oprah spoke boldly about the Acai berry on her talkshow but she claims that she did not endorse the berry. Oprah sues over Acai berry internet marketers for using her name without permission. Oprah has filed a federal trademark infringement suit against 40 peddlers of the alleged dietary supplement.

The Acai berry advertisement claims that the food supplement can help in loosing weight, solve sexual problems and add years to a person’s life.