Don't Be A Victim 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.

Who Wants Freebies?

Any company that offers a free sample of their product is already sending up a red flag that they might be a scam. Since most free offers require your personal information, for shipping purposes, it is very easy for these companies to get their hands into your wallet. Even if they promise not to charge you for the product, they may sign you up for their newsletter or other subscription and charge you ridiculous amount of money for it. And it may have been because of nothing more than clicking a check box. Never give out your information to any company that is offering you a free sample of their product.

Where Did They Go?

Most scam companies don't stick around for long. When you're robbing people of their hard-earned money, you don't get much repeat business. For this reason, you may want to avoid newer companies. Even though acai berry is relatively new to the supplement market, there are some companies that have been around for quite some time. You can always feel much more comfortable dealing with someone who has been selling the product for a while than with a brand new company no one has heard of. These pop-up companies could be legitimate businesses just getting started, but let someone else find that out. Spend your money on a company that is established if you want to play it safe.

Who Are They and What Are They Selling?

One of the best things you can do to avoid a scam is to know everything you can about the company and the product they sell. For starters, if you have any trouble figuring out where the company is based or how to get a hold of them, you may want to think twice about giving them your business. You also need to know that the only acai berry product you should buy is freeze dried, pure, organic acai berry. This is a healthy food after all, you don't want a product that has been spray dried with sugars or has added flavors or ingredients. Only the pure stuff is going to give you all the nutrition you want without the extra fluff.

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. - 30241

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