Monday, August 10, 2009

Buyer Beware: Web Supplement Scams

The web is full of free trial offers for pills and potions, but most of them come with a catch. You are most likely signing up to receive a continuing supply of the products unless you cancel promptly (and some might say, you may need to cancel five seconds after you order). Why? Some of these companies begin shipping and charging for the second and third order before you have had the time specified to try the initial "free" order. Here is a major CBS News/Business Week investigation (be sure to watch the video).

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