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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

How Do You Identify Acai Scams?

By Travis Van Slooten

There's no denying how the acai berry has dominated the American market which is why acai scams have been very common. While the Brazilian fruit itself is an undeniably healthy food that can provide the body with a lot of nutrients, the scams associated with it make people think twice before trying it. And with good reason. Opportunists are using the high demand for acai and take it as a chance to lure unwary customers and get as much money as they can. There are still many legitimate companies out there but it's best to always be cautious. Keep some of these tips in mind to keep yourself guarded all the time.

Who Wants Freebies?

If any website or company attempts to entice you with a free acai berry trial offer, that should be fair warning for you to turn your back completely on that promoter. Scams often work that way; giving you free samples while requesting for your personal and financial information, purportedly in the guise of needing it for shipping purposes. While the product itself may be free, these companies can still charge you in other unexpected ways, like for instance newsletter subscriptions or continued shipments for acai you may not even be aware of. More often than not, the information is available in very fine, unreadable print within the website.

Vanishing Act

Most bogus acai companies disappear in a snap. Given this, be very careful when transacting with new companies. While acai berry remains a new product in the supplement market, choose a company which has been doing business for a longer period of time, preferably for as long as acai has been around. You'll find yourself in a more comfortable pace when dealing with companies which have been selling acai supplements for some time already. There may be newer companies with clean intentions but if you can't be sure, just go for established ones. Always take time to research on the company before signing up for any deal. Make sure you spend your money wisely.

Who Are They and What Are They Selling?

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.

If you trust your gut and go with companies that are forward about their product and honest about what you can expect, you should not have any problems. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Companies telling you to expect dramatic weight loss or a cure for all your ailments are just fishing for customers who are willing to take their bait. Don't be one of those people who gets scammed. Know what to look for and you can avoid those acai scams. - 17269

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