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Weight loss that 'terrifies doctors' advert?

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WorraLiberty · 14/08/2013 10:46

I'm getting an advert for 'weight loss capsules' on the right hand side of every page.

Product here

Is it legit?

Because it screams scam to me?

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Tee2072 · 14/08/2013 10:49

In the MPU position? Because right now I have Hewes & Curtis trying to convince me to buy a shirt.

WorraLiberty · 14/08/2013 10:55

What's MPU please? Blush

It's on the right hand side of the page under Discussions of the day.

Although right now the ad is for a breast pump...but as soon as I refresh the page the weight loss ad comes back.

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IsItWishfulThinking · 14/08/2013 10:55

It can't be true can it? 22lb in a month? Is that even physically possible?!

WorraLiberty · 14/08/2013 10:57

It looks like a scam to me IsIt

But the chap in the advert with the dodgy beard is quite nice looking

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ImATotJeSuisUneTot · 14/08/2013 10:59

Bet you need to sign up to a re-occurring card payment.

Tee2072 · 14/08/2013 11:30

Sorry, MPU, Mid-page unit, yes the one under DOD.

I haven't seen that one. I now have something called the Cuppa Club......

WorraLiberty · 14/08/2013 11:36

I've still got it.

I wonder if it's anything to do with the fact I was posting on ICBINEG's diet industry thread last night?

Can anyone else see this ad?

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thornrose · 14/08/2013 11:38

I have it and I haven't posted on a diet thread.

CiderwithBuda · 14/08/2013 11:42

I have it too. Had th breast pump one but pressed refresh and got the diet one. Def screams scam.

WorraLiberty · 14/08/2013 11:45

Oh that's good then...thanks.

I was panicking that I had a virus or something.

He really is rather handsome though, isn't he? Grin

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Tee2072 · 14/08/2013 11:59

I keep getting that way too expensive shirt advert. I want to see handsome diet scam man! Grin

magimedi · 14/08/2013 12:00

I've got it too - am not opening it but don't like it from what's been said.

MimsyBorogroves · 14/08/2013 12:04

I've got Jeremy Street Business Shirts.

I don't like them.

MimsyBorogroves · 14/08/2013 12:05

Looking at the link in Worra's post, it automatically defaults to being in Polish for me.

WorraLiberty · 14/08/2013 12:27

Tee Handsome diet scam man isn't even wearing a shirt Grin

And he looks great in both his before and after weight loss scam pics Wink

Polish? That's strange Mimsy

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StickyProblem · 14/08/2013 12:28

Yes mine is in Polish too Mimsy

Tee2072 · 14/08/2013 12:42

Worra you tease! I clicked your link, all I see is a lady!

::bitterly disappointed::

WorraLiberty · 14/08/2013 14:26

There's a lady in the link when you click it

But handsome diet scam man is on the MN advert Grin

No word from HQ on this?

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JacqueslePeacock · 14/08/2013 21:38

I have handsome diet scam man too. Surely this is not legit?

WorraLiberty · 14/08/2013 21:41

I haven't got him any more

Give him back you hussy!

I want to stroke him one more time Sad

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JacqueslePeacock · 14/08/2013 21:45

Sorry, all I have now is a deranged-looking Boden lady looking over her shoulder with a manic smile.

Sconset · 14/08/2013 21:46

It's like the ones for 'cosmetic doctors hate this 5- year old housewife... for her younger looking skin' thingy. Has to be scammers!
I have the lardy bearded chap too... though I bet the 2nd picture is 18mo after the first! (or vice versa of course Wink)

coffeeinbed · 14/08/2013 21:47

Mine is flashing.
What do I win?

WorraLiberty · 14/08/2013 21:50

Shock Shock

He's flashing at you?

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coffeeinbed · 14/08/2013 22:08

Now, let's not get carried away here!
Whole thing's flashing!

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