KETO SCAMS | ARE KETO GUMMIES A SCAM?

At The Keto Collective, we are contacted on almost a weekly basis by someone that has been ‘scammed’ by a company selling disingenuous ‘Keto’ products. 

These Keto Scams are all over the internet, leading many to ask 'Is Keto a Scam?', 'Are Keto Gummies a Scam?' and ‘What do I do if I think I have been scammed?’

Read on to discover how to learn more about these scams, and the people behind them.

First of all we need to inform our amazing customers and readers of the following:

Now that we have that out of the way!...

Unfortunately, as with anything that gains popularity, the keto diet has also attracted many rogues who want to take advantage of people’s desire to lose weight and improve their health.

These scammers use various tactics to trick people into buying their worthless or harmful products or services. Here are some of the most common keto diet scams and how to avoid them:

Even the Keto Gummies that DO contain ketones are also loaded with sugar.

Remember, you need to burn through all of your body's stored Glucose before entering ketosis, so eating a load of sugary sweets is not going to get you the results you were expecting!

Not only that but by using a product containing exogenous ketones, you may show as being in ketosis when using keto sticks or other ketosis measuring tools. That is because those tools will show a positive for ketones being present in your blood, while you are NOT ACTUALLY IN KETOSIS.

Exogenous Ketones do have some value, but only when already in Ketosis. And even then, your body will produce so many ketones naturally while in Ketosis that you should never really need to supplement with extra exogenous ketones.

Another Scam that keeps popping up is Keto Diet Pills.

Keto Burn Max, Dragons Den Keto Pills, and Shark Tank DX Burn Pills are all 'keto' supplements that claim to help you burn fat faster and easier by increasing your metabolism and ketone levels. 

They also claim that their product was featured on the popular TV show Dragons Den (Or the Shark Tank in the U.S.), where it received positive feedback and investment from the judges. 

However, this is a complete lie! 

Keto Pills have never been on Dragons Den, Shark Tank, or any other legitamate TV show. And Keto Pills have never been endorsed by any of the judges or celebrities associated with the shows!

Using popular TV shows or celebrities without their knowledge is a common tactic used by scammers to create a false sense of credibility and trust among potential scam targets.

In reality, these pills are low-quality products that contain unknown ingredients and dosages.

Please only buy supplement products from reputable sources! 

It's important to know exactly what you are putting in your body.

You can protect yourself from falling victim to these Keto Scams (Or any other online scam). Follow these steps to increase your security against these rogues:

• Be wary of unusual payment requests: Scammers will often ask you to use a strange or unusual payment method. These can include preloaded debit cards, phone cards, gift cards, or virtual currency.
   
• Do your research before buying any keto products online: Look for reputable sources of keto products and information online such as The Keto Collective.
   
• Avoid products that make unrealistic claims: These adverts that claim 'Lose 30 pounds in a week', 'Ketosis achieved in seconds', 'No effort, exercise or diet required' are complete nonsense. Avoid like the plague!
   
• Avoid companies asking for credit card details: Avoid products that offer free trials or discounts that require you to enter your credit card information or sign up for a subscription program. Why do they need your credit card details for a freebie?
   
• Avoid celebrity-backed products: Famous people or Reality TV personalities are having their identities used to sell scam products. Avoid any that use fake endorsements from celebrities or TV shows that have nothing to do with keto.
   
• Avoid poor labeling: Choose products that have clear labels with ingredients and dosages listed. All product labels are heavily regulated. If the packaging doesn't look right, don't buy!

We love living the Keto Lifestyle at The Keto Collective, and it's always distressing to see Keto being used by unscrupulous rogues and scammers. They don't want to see you succeed at your weight loss or lifestyle goals, and are there only to steal money from unsuspecting members of the public.

The keto diet is a legitimate and effective way to lose weight and improve your health when done correctly. However, as with anything that gains popularity, there are many myths and keto scams that can misinform and deceive people who are interested in trying it out.

Please be careful when buying anything online, follow the tips above, and enjoy living the Keto Lifestyle!