Everybody wants to grow old, but nobody wants to look old. Through this blog I discover many products which claims that they can make this happen: luxury gadgets and other electrical devices, cosmetics treatments, therapies, courses, miracle pills, super food, diets and of course anti-wrinkle creams. Some of these products I will discuss later on Sarah's secrets unveiled.
This wide range is due to the fact that we are willing to spend much money for the illusion that we can preserve our youth. The result of supply and demand. Clever advertising campaigns make us believe that just that particular product can fulfill this dream. The better the promise, the more money we spend.
For this blog, I research whether an expensive anti-wrinkle cream is actually better than a cheap one. And so I came across something strange. I discovered something strange.
On Facebook, I saw a message promoted by Derma Supreme. This is brand of beauty products that prevents the aging of the skin. Dr. Oz (made famous by Oprah Winfrey) would recommend this cream. Ellen Degeneres and Oprah would owe their fabulous skin to the products of Derma Supreme. Under the article were testimonials from Dutch Facebook users. One after the other was lyrical on the functioning of the product. Best of all ... you could try Derma Supreme for free. For only € 5.99 - the postage - you get three products. This package usually has a value of more than eighty euros.
That almost sounds too good to be true. A beautiful skin for free. Believe me, it IS too good to be true.
It occurred to me that all the testimonials were written in a strange sort of Dutch. That is why I clicked on the Facebook profile pictures of some Dutch ladies. Every time this led to a profile of another American woman. Strange.
Further research showed me several websites and Facebook pages that have been created for the duped users of Stemologica from all over the world. Stemologica operates in the same way as Derma Supreme. By paying the shipping costs, you activate a direct debit. And that's their trick. You are now subscribed to a long-term 'cure'. From now on they regularly collect amounts ranging from € 50, - to € 271, -.
Derma Supreme works equally. Only the small jar from the sample pack is 'free'. The other two vials cost you € 72.95 as soon as you get off the cap. The fine print states that this amount is charged if you do not return the unopened vials within 14 days in. Consequently starts your "cure". Now, every two months, an amount of € 72.95 is debited from your bank account by Derma Supreme. It is difficult to recover this money.
On the Internet and especially via Facebook there are several brands that operate in this way. One thing I have learned in the field of anti-aging products:
If it sounds too good to be true... it is!
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