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- The whole "Shark Tank keto gummies" market is a fraudulent scheme to make money off of fans of the show. A fake ABC website discovered though Google search hawking fake Shark Tank keto gummies.
Feb 27, 2024 · Scammers use ‘Shark Tank’ to make scam ads seem legitimate for many products, including keto and weight-loss gummies. Learn what to watch out for.
- Christina Ianzito
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- How The 'Shark Tank' Keto Gummies Scams Work
- Fake 'Reviews'
- 'Fulfillment Center' in Smyrna, Tennessee
- Missing Phone Numbers and Surprise Charges
- Mark Cuban Tweeted About The Scams
- Clint Eastwood's Lawsuit Wins
- How to Fight The Scams
- Future Updates
Some readers may have seen scam ads about "Shark Tank" and keto gummies online, perhaps in Google search results or on Facebook or Instagram. Such ads also appeared in email messages, like the one shown below. These ads led to scammy articles branded with the logos of major publishers. However, those articles were written by scammers and hosted on ...
Aside from the scammy ads, we often see numerous fake CBD and keto gummies reviews that use the "Shark Tank" name. These articles aren't really reviews, however. They're paid-for product pitches that appear as sponsored content. Outlook India, Tribune India, Mid-Day.com, and others all appeared to be accepting money in exchange for sponsored conten...
In recent months, our reporters received word from some users who said they received bags (not boxes) of CBD or keto gummies products at their doorstep, despite having no recollection of ordering the products. Some also said there was no charge on their credit card. It's unclear why people who hadn't ordered or been charged for the products were re...
In the past, our reporters noticed that brand new CBD gummies and keto gummies product names popped up regularly, with no sign of a parent company or any other branding, as if such details had been omitted on purpose. It's possible that many of these products were the same and had simply been rebranded after previous product names received negative...
In 2022, "Shark Tank" cast member Mark Cuban tweeted about the seemingly never-ending keto gummies scams, where he railed against tech platforms that continue to accept money from scammers to allow ads to run that promote the scams. "Does anyone really think keto pills work?," Cuban asked. "Why would anyone take an ad for them with or without the f...
On the subject of gummy scams, this story would not be complete without the inclusion of two past court cases. In 2021, famed film actor and director Clint Eastwood won$6.1 million in a lawsuit after alleging that a Lithuanian company had used his image and likeness without permission to promote CBD products. In the following year, Eastwood won ano...
If you believe you've been a victim of fraud, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) allows users to file a report. Also, if any readers find one of the scammy articles that claims "Shark Tank" or other big-name celebrities endorsed keto gummies, or find a product order page that is believed to be involved in the scam, the domain URL can be report...
In recent years, we've often reported aboutthese scams involving the "Shark Tank" name. We will continue to bring our readers further reporting about this subject in the future. If any readers were scammed, we recommend bookmarking this page or emailing it to yourself so that you can revisit it in the future to view further updates, as we do plan o...
Oct 11, 2021 · Trying to lose weight? An array of social media ads claim a keto diet pill purportedly endorsed by judges on the business reality show "Shark Tank" is the answer you are looking for.
Aug 13, 2023 · Any claims that a keto diet pill or supplement was endorsed by the Sharks or invested in by them is a complete fabrication. These shark tank weight loss gummies scams operate by deceiving customers with fake websites, celebrity endorsements, reviews, and clinical studies.
Oct 16, 2020 · A few of Shark Tank's business moguls have been targeted by fake advertisements for Keto diet pills products that have never appeared on the show.
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- Content Strategy Manager, Hearst Magazines
Feb 17, 2023 · Scammers are using fake Shark Tank celebrity testimonials and endorsements — complete with doctored photos and videos — to generate buzz and profits. Before you click and buy, follow this advice and check it out.
Nov 19, 2019 · BHB is a ketone that the body is able under certain circumstances to burn for energy instead of glucose. Suggesting this widely available nutritional supplement is uniquely worthy to be an ...
