SCAM ALERT: PureFit Keto Diet Hoax Uncovered
If an ad for PureFit Keto supplements pops up on during a browsing session, just close the page and move on. This scam is yet another one of the weight loss pill schemes that proliferate … Read more →
Scams and Consumer Alerts
Warnings about scams, misleading offers and products that target San Diego consumers, with tips on how to spot them and protect your money.
SCAM ALERT: The Great Brain Scam by Walter Bailey
Walter Bailey promises that for only $37 you can learn the secrets that will turbocharge your brain. If this claim looks familiar, it probably is — it is almost identical to the questionable other brain … Read more →
SCAM ALERT: InfoWars Hard Sell of Overpriced Products
Alex Jones, insane pitchman? Much like TV-sales icons Crazy Eddie and Ron Popeil, Infowars may be more QVC on steroids than a fake news show. That, according to HBO’s non-pitchman John Oliver, is that Infowars … Read more →
SCAM ALERT: Forced Obsolescence of Smartphones
It used to be that you’d buy a smartphone based upon price and features. But now there’s a new factor that you must put into your equation: forced obsolescence. Increasingly, smartphone manufacturers are forcing consumers … Read more →
SCAM ALERT: Yeast Infection No More Is No Deal
Yeast Infection No More, allegedly authored by Linda Allen, is one of the more highly problematic Net offerings. By our definition, they are scams and are disturbing examples of how Internet marketers are trying to … Read more →
SCAM ALERT: Fend off Fungus Fighting Fiends
Fungus Remover, Fungus Destroyer, Fungus Terminator, Fungus Free Protocol, Fungus Key Pro and Toenail Fungus Cure are all scams. Nasty, overpriced scams sold on the Internet. Even worse, these are just a partial list of … Read more →
SCAM ALERT: Beware Bill Bonner Bogus Bulletins
You’ve probably never heard of Bill Bonner, but you HAVE heard of his many publications and bulletins that litter the Internet: Agora Financial, Common Sense Publishing, Insiders Strategy Group, Laissez Faire Books, Money Map Press, … Read more →
SCAM ALERT: Paul Mampilly’s $7 Tech Stock Gamble and Other Risky Businesses
So, you’ve got an “inside” tip from Paul Mampilly and “The Sovereign Society” (now called Banyan Hill) that looks something like this? It seems like pretty compelling stuff, and it will likely compel you out … Read more →
SCAM ALERT: Why ED Reverser is a Ridiculous Rip-off
We’ve reviewed a number of alleged Erectile Dysfunction “systems” promoted on the Net, but the ED Reverser is one of the nastiest Internet rip-offs around. It cleverly plays on male fears, as it exploits ‘performance’ … Read more →
SCAM ALERT: Extended Warranties Are Just Plain Stupid
Stupid is a tough word, but this is a tough-love blog. When you ponder purchasing an extended warranty or “protection plan” for some electronic gadget or appliance, just think “stupid”. Don’t buy it! It’s a … Read more →