Received an email offering weight reducing pills. I accessed the internet, it has the name and picture of Oprah intimating that it is recommended by her, so of course I thought that it is a legitimate and reputable company and I ordered the free introductory sample, giving my credit card for the postage. I was most surprised when after 15 days my credit card was charged some $US 68, but I paid putting it down as my payment for not being more careful.
To my surprise some 3 weeks later I received an email signed John Harris, advising that I am again being charged 75 US dollars for my continued membership. I have straight away answered that I do not want further product, but received no reply. The next day I have sent another email, which came back with the message 'The email account that you tried to reach is disabled'. I then phoned the phone number given but was only able to leave a message. I even sent an email through the 'contact us' provision on their website, but no reply.
Today I saw that my credit card was debited with the above amount.
I am really surprised that Oprah has given her name to such a scam. I wonder if she knows.
Marta
Sydney
Australia
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