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"ZACTIVAL",have you tried it???

87 replies

JTR · 27/10/2004 13:02

Today,when the post man dropt the letters at my door,I was so exited if there would be something about "lose weight",then I found this letter about "ZACTIVAL".
It's seems to be a new way to lose weight that's why I'm asking if has anyone tried it.
Today I have an appointment with my doctor then I'm gonna ask him if I should go for another try.
XX JTR

OP posts:
chelski · 17/11/2004 10:43

hi there,
i have also ordered the pills. in the past i have ordered quit a few different types of slimming pills and each time they have taken between two to three weeks to arrive. so don't be dis-heartened just yet.

shoppermonster · 17/11/2004 14:33

Hi all, Looks like I have been hit by this scam too!!! I have stumbled across this website because I was trying to find something on Zactival or Riva Beauty Centre but guess what nothing. I have been really looking forward to trying this product but it dosent look like I will get the chance. I have just looked in my cheque book and I posted mine on 29th October and still nothing. What can we all do about this? Why should they get away with it!!!!

WigWamBam · 17/11/2004 14:38

According to the bottom posting on this link , the company that sells these pills isn't even a registered company, and they aren't even at the address they claim to be at. I think you can safely assume you've been ripped off. Sorry girls.

woodpops · 17/11/2004 14:40

I can see you all apearing on watchdog!!!!

shoppermonster · 17/11/2004 15:01

Ok I am not letting this go. I have just been onto the post office and they have given me the address linked to the PO BOX address which if anyone else wants it is 3 Millers Close, Staines, Middx, TW18 1TB. Obviously it's ex-directory but I am also looking into the business response number that is on the front of the envelope that they sent with the original offer. I will keep you posted on what I find out. I feel like Miss Marple!!!!!

woodpops · 17/11/2004 15:36

Good for you.

jennaB · 17/11/2004 22:45

Hi -- Was doing a search for Zactival and ran across all of you. Just to let you know, I am writing from the U.S. I also received one of these leaflets in the mail and wanted to research it. I do have a little info to add for you guys. First, I have an address in Pensacola, Florida for Riva Beauty Center. Second, I have a toll-free phone number of 1-866-268-5671. I am not sure if this helps or not but you could at least call the number and see if there is a backlog of orders. I am thinking that may be the case if they sent these out in the U.S. and Europe.

TWISTLAW · 18/11/2004 01:55

A little information for all of you disappointed people!!
I hope this helps!
You can try contacing ZENITH DIRECT RESPONSE CHARGE. That is the company through which Riva Beauty Center bills customers.
I am also writing from the U.S. and have the following information:
RIVA BEAUTY CENTER, 428 HCILDERS STREET, PMB#2253, PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, USA 32534
1-866-268-5671.
Hope everyting works out for all!

Ailsa · 18/11/2004 19:21

For the UK posters, contact your local Trading Standards Office, they might know something, or, may not, in which case they might look into it for you.

hannahgrey · 19/11/2004 14:16

hi i recieved my tablets today (19th) so hang in there. good luck everyone

lisascafe · 19/11/2004 18:38

no offence hanna grey but did you really or are you working for them sorry to sound cynical but havent seen any messages from yourself saying you were waiting for them when did you order??

TAWNY · 19/11/2004 21:55

I am so glad I found all of you before I ordered any of the pills. The pills are up to $53.00 for 5 now. I am so sorry that this happened to all of you. These companies do prey on women who see those damn models in the magazines, and feel like they are not good enough. Well, ladies screw the models most of them are crack heads, airbrushed pictures, or of course the new fad surgery. I hope everything works out for all of you. The number on the paper I got: 18002685671 the address: RIVA BEAUTY CENTER, 428 Childers St. PMB #2253 Pensacola, FL. 32534. GOOD LUCK TO ALL

lizibeth · 20/11/2004 22:15

Hi ladies,
I just recieved my pills today...I'll let you know if they work, although I'm not counting on it.
You take one every other day disolved in a big glass of water and drink 1 litre of water between breakfast and lunch. Maybe it's just water loss, I've taken my 1st pill today and peed for england!
good luck everyone.
love Liz
ps I ordered mine above a month ago!

champs · 20/11/2004 22:49

glad you got yours lizbeth and hannagrey hopefully the rest of you will get yours soon.

chelski · 22/11/2004 13:41

received my pills today. lets see if they are as good as they say they are. forever the optimist.

hannahgrey · 22/11/2004 16:34

hi lisas cafe the reason i havent wrote before is that i just found this site. by searching for the product name. no i dont work for them. im just like the rest of you wanting to lose weight. p.s the free gift is rubbish. hope you get yours soo. been taking the tablets and havent seen any results yet. how about anyone else????

hannahgrey · 22/11/2004 16:37

sorry lias cafe didnt any your question i ordered them about three weeks ago but have ordered from them before and knew it would take up th four weeks. has anyone tryed vitapep. they are great

sezzy · 22/11/2004 17:52

Hi new here and like many of you i found this site when i searched for zactival. Glad i did as it looks likely that i will receive my tablets like some of you already have! Please keep me informed about the results you get. Does the instruction leaflet supplied tell you when you will start to see any results?

lisascafe · 22/11/2004 21:17

good luck girls still waiting for mine but keep us posted and fingers crossed we will all meet soon when they call us in to do the playboy xmas calendar

what are vitapep hannahgrey? any good

Original poster
JTR · 23/11/2004 02:33

Hello everyone!!!
I've just seen that few people got into the conversation I started and thinking of all of you I know that I'm not alone with this worries about ZACTIVAL,some said they have received already and some still waing as I am.So I will only believe when I see it been delivered at my door,because I was the one who first sent the payment(I think),because I started this conversation a week after I ordered and nothing.
HERE IS A MESSAGE FOR WHO HAS ORDERED AND DIDN'TR GET IT YET:Please keep in touch because if I receive then I will make sure will let you know,but if not then we can go further with this,you guys know what I am talking about...
Lets give them a chance to send it and make sure it really works,because we do not find money on the trees,it is hard to make money and we can not just let them go easy like that.
Hope you're with me to fight for our rights!!!
If they are serious abouit that offer then they sould be more carefull with they customers and give us a good quality service,but if they just wanna mess arround with our money and time,later we all together can give them a lesson.
Looking forward to hear from you soon,please keep in touch and lets wait a little more.Hope I am wrong...
XX JTR

OP posts:
hannahgrey · 23/11/2004 12:38

vitapep are tablets you take twice a day. they give you so much energy and reduce your hunger. however they give you the shakes and make you really thirsty. if you dont drink enough you feel ill.
i still havent seen any results yet from Zactival. there were not any eating instrustions, it said you should see results straight away. in fact i have put on weight. i really need it to work im having a brest reduction on 2nd december and wanted to lose a bit more weight. think we been ripped off. its so unfair these companies targeting gils like us.

lisascafe · 23/11/2004 13:35

tablets just arrived will keep you posted

lizibeth · 23/11/2004 14:14

Hi Ladies,
well I've been taking the pills as advised since Saturday and my amazing weight loss up until last night...thats 2 pills and 4lbs.....huh NO 1lb gain!!! and I've not been pigging out or anything, just following my usual SW plan. I'm peeing for england but no other effects showing yet. Maybe the catch is yes you do lose 2 pounds per pill, but thats £2.00 not 2lb !!!!(I paid £40 for 20 + 20 'free') I usually lose about 1lb per week.
I'll carry on taking them, I'm not going to throw £40 in the bin...but I think I may as well have.
Good luck girls
Lizbeth.
PS anyone else got mega tuns to lose. I've gone from 24 stone to 19 and still need to lose another 8 stone!

Original poster
JTR · 23/11/2004 15:27

Hello hannahgrey!
Do you mind talking about the breasts reduction?
Because I need to have but the procedures are too slow.
XX JTR

OP posts:
Macc · 23/11/2004 18:36

Hi LISBETH .. yes i have tons to lose too. I am 19st with 8 to lose. Its so much and I always lose 2 or 3 stone, get dispondent as there is still so much still to go, so put it all back on. I suppose we are all silly hanging onto the hope that these types of pills will work. My cheque still hasnt been cashed, I am toying with the idea of cancelling it !!!
What diet are you on g/f. I could paper my walls with diet sheets.Where are you, I am in Sussex.

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