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Was a keto diet pills product backed by 'every judge on Shark Tank'?

By Sarah Thompson
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The diet pills touted in a social media post with "every judge on Shark Tank backed this product" were never endorsed by a single judge, nor were the pills ever presented on the TV show. Such fake promotions are part of what's called a "subscription scam."

Many of the Shark Tank "sharks" have spoken out about these scams, which use their names and photos.

On November 13, 2019, ABC posted a notice headlined "PSA: Beware of the Shark Tank Scams."

One of the "Shark Tank" judges, Lori Greiner, has a page on her website about such scams.

AARP issued a warning. "Beware Keto Diet Pill Scams," which tells the stories of two people taken in by false advertising. They thought they were going to spend about $20 but wound up with charges to their credit cards over for over $200.

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ABC PSA: Beware of Shark Tank Scams
Lori Greiner Beware Of Fake Ads
AARP Beware Keto Diet Pill Scams
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Lead Stories is a fact checking and debunking website at the intersection of big data and journalism that launched in 2015. It scouts for trending stories, images, videos and posts that contain false information in order to fact check them as quickly as possible. It actively monitors the fake-news ecosystem and doesn’t wait for reader tips or reports before getting started on a story.
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