Crime, Health & Lifestyle | Posted on May 17th, 2024 | return to news
Dorset Police warn of diet pills with ‘Dragons’ Den’ endorsement scam
Emails are being sent out by fraudsters who are promoting fake ‘clinically proven’ diet pills endorsed by stars of the Dragons’ Den TV show.
Dorset Police are warning the public about a new phishing scam where fraudsters are sending emails promoting fake ‘clinically proven’ diet pills endorsed by stars of the TV show Dragons’ Den.
The scam begins with an email with a subject line like ‘Summer is almost here, jump start your weight loss now’. The email contains before and after photos claiming users can lose ‘15-20 pounds in a month’ with the pills. It creates a false sense of urgency by stating supplies are limited.
If you click the link in the email, you are taken to a spoofed website mocked up to look like the Daily Mail. A fake article claims a Dragons’ Den contestant secured investment from all five Dragons for their revolutionary diet pill. The article links out to an order form where you are asked to enter payment details to purchase the bogus weight loss supplements. However, any money submitted goes straight to the scammers.
Dorset Police also report a spike in emails pushing sham weight loss supplements derived from the diabetes drug Ozempic, using language like ‘unlock the power of Ozempic’ to mislead victims. Dorset Police urge the public to be cautious of any unsolicited emails selling weight loss products, especially those using celebrity endorsements, free trial offers, or high-pressure limited supply tactics. Do not open links or enter personal information.
To avoid falling victim, verify any health product claims with legitimate sources before purchasing. Be wary of products promising miraculously fast results and remember if it seems too good to be true then it is.
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