Be Wary of Fad Weight Loss Products, Says Consumer Protection

Friday, January 13th, 2023 -- 8:01 AM

(Raymond Neupert, WRN) A new year means a new you, and you might be considering taking new vitamin supplements or the latest weight loss fad, but be careful.

A new year means a new you, and you might be considering taking new vitamin supplements or the latest weight loss fad. But state consumer protection director Mike Domke says you should make sure you know what you're taking. "And they want to try and lure you in with all these false claims of you typically that quick cure."

It's the newest hottest weight loss drug, and it's just the right thing to start your new year's weight loss. Not so fast, says state Domke. He says that many commercials or online ads will try and claim that there's some special ingredient that will work just for you.

"And they talk about these, you know, exotic ingredients from the other side of the planet. And you can only reach them by going through seven caves and you know, in a submarine and you have to get them right now or you're not going to be able to get them on a pay in advance."

Be careful of ads offering you the hottest new weight loss drug, something that will make you feel like a muscle mountain or any of those other tempting ad lines. Domke says you may be tempted to buy some of those medications to kick off your New Year's goals.

"Scammers can get you because they're gonna key on that emotional response of, I want the quick fix, I want to have it now I want to have it immediately. And if you don't take a second to think about it, you might get scammed."

If you are looking to change up your weight loss regimen or start some new supplements, contact your doctor and set up a plan.

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