How to Avoid an Acai Berry Diet Scam

Acai berries are the latest weight loss fad, and the claims made about their benefits are not without merit. But, scammers are quick to pounce upon a grain of truth for monetary gain, and the acai berry diet scam is now all too common.

Acai is a blueberry-like fruit that is packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and other substances that may help you lose weight and improve health. But, while it can enhance your results from lifestyle changes like an improved diet and an exercise routine, it will not magically make you slim.

Here's how to avoid an acai berry diet scam:

Instructions

1. Don't fall prey to inflated claims about acai as a 'miracle' weight loss cure. Yes, it can help you lose weight and get fit by providing fiber, nutrients, and healthy fats to curb your appetite. It's is also a vasodilator for improved blood flow and circulation to help you exercise more effectively, and it contains the same antioxidants that give red wine its heart healthy properties. But it will not make you healthy if you eat a rotten diet and don't exercise. Any product that makes this claim is running an acai berry diet scam.

2. Purchase acai berry products from your local health food store, or from a recognized online retailer. Avoid buying these products from 'spammy' looking websites that offer a 'free' trial. To participate in these bogus offers, you will, of course, be asked to provide your credit card number, and must enroll in an auto-ship program where you card will be charged for each new shipment.

   In theory, you can cancel once you receive your free trial and avoid incurring charges, but many people have found that companies running an acai berry diet scam make it purposely difficult to get in touch with customer service, and you might find recurring charges on your credit account even after you attempt to cancel the service.

3. If you do order online, research the company first. Steer clear if you are required to sign up for a recurrent billing program. Look for a BBB logo on the site, and check with the company's local better business bureau to be sure it is legitimate. Search the company name + 'acai berry scam' in Google and see what you come up with. While no company has a perfect customer service track record, if the comments are overwhelmingly negative, stay far away from the company.

   Taking these simple steps can help you avoid an acai berry diet scam.