Consumer Alert
Cure Encapsulations’ misleading claims and fake reviews
“Burn fat. Reduce cravings. Feel better. Lose weight.” Some dietary supplements come with big promises backed by five-star customer reviews. But do these supplements really do what they say? And can you trust those five-star ratings?
Unfortunately, the answer is often no. Take the FTC’s recent complaint against Cure Encapsulations, Inc. According to the FTC, the company made misleading claims for an appetite suppressant, Quality Encapsulations Garcinia Cambogia Extract. The FTC says that the company couldn’t back up its claims that said this product would cause rapid and substantial weight loss and block the formation of new fat cells.
What’s more, the FTC says that some customer reviews of the product were fake. According to the FTC, Cure Encapsulations paid another company to pose as real customers to push up its Amazon product rating and generate sales.
Considering a supplement? Talk to your healthcare professional before using any dietary supplement. Remember that the FDA doesn’t evaluate or review dietary supplements for safety or effectiveness. For more tips, check out our article on weighing the claims in diet ads.
And when you’re reading product reviews, be skeptical about who is writing them. Your best bet may be to look for well-known websites that specialize in reviewing products, not selling them. Check out this video for more information.
Spot a dietary supplement scam? Tell the FTC.
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In reply to I am not familiar with Cure by Marcie324
The FTC's case is against the company Cure Encapsulations. The FTC's legal documents say that Cure Encapsulations is a New York corporation with its principal place of business at 485 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211. According to the FTC, Cure Encapsulations has advertised, marketed, distributed, or sold Quality Encapsulations Garcinia Cambogia to consumers throughout the United States.
In reply to Those pills don't work at all by Jesskin
In reply to Is this about Pure by Pancreatic survivor
The FTC's case is against the company Cure Encapsulations. The FTC's legal documents say that Cure Encapsulations is a New York corporation with its principal place of business at 485 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211. According to the FTC, Cure Encapsulations has advertised, marketed, distributed, or sold Quality Encapsulations Garcinia Cambogia to consumers throughout the United States.