- Report: #266376
Complaint Review: Lipozene & Obesity Research Institute
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Lipozene Is A Major Scam & Ripoff!! DONT BUY!Lipozene & Obesity Research Institute Unauthorized Credit Card Transactions Product Sucks! Major Scam Artists! Nationwide
*Consumer Comment: lipozen rip off
*Consumer Comment: Common Sense Consumer
*General Comment: Lipozene Needed
*Consumer Comment: I call BS!
*Consumer Comment: Lipozene's "Double-blind Study"
*Consumer Comment: WARREN BUTTHEAD POEM....
*General Comment: SOMETHING TO REMEMBER
*Consumer Comment: To the "Walmart Guru" Wow, you are a bully
*Consumer Comment: You don't have to buy Lipozene from the phone number, it's available in stores......sheesh
*Consumer Suggestion: You need to contact the following people and numbers:
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The automated system offered me tons of offers on things such as magazines, and other crap, and asked me over and over did I want to continue receiving shipments of this product and be billed each month for it. (It takes like ten minutes to get thru all of the stupid offers before you can actually order). I continuosly pressed NO!! on the phone.
Well either they don't care if you say no, or they just send it to you anyway, because 30 days after I ordered I saw a new charge on my credit card statement for $40.90. I immediately called Lipozene and asked them why they charged me again. They said that they had shipped my second months worth of Lipozene, and that the total would come to approximately $70. The guy I spoke with told me that they would be charging me around $30 the following week.
I told him that I didn't ask for another shipment or to be charged again, and that I wanted the charge to be removed from my credit card. He told me that there was nothing he or I could do about the charges and that they would continue charging me each month!! He said that I could NOT send back the second order for a refund either! I asked to speak to a manager or supervisor so that maybe I could get something done about this, and of course there was not one available to speak with me. He told me that one would contact me within 48-72 hours.
I could see by this time that I wasn't going to get anywhere by speaking to Lipozene. I realized that they were nothing but scam artist, so I just hung up the phone. I mean think about it, what legitimate company doesn't let you cancel orders, mail back shipments for refunds or have a manager/supervisor availible to speak with?? Especially when you never told them to keep charging your card over and over!!
Then I did a little research on the internet. I couldn't find one good consumer review for Lipozene. Everything that I read was about them scamming people the same way that they scammed me.
Finally, I called my credit card company and told them about the fraudalent charges being made to my card. They helped me cancel the card so that they couldn't charge it anymore. But, then I had to sign and mail in an affidavit saying that the charges were unauthorized, and then had to wait two weeks to get my new card and number.
My whole Lipozene experience has been nothing but a major headache. And, did I mention that their pills DO NOT even work!!! They never made me feel any less hungry, I didn't lose a pound on them, and the MetaboUp (I think that is the name of it) never gave me any energy like they promised. So please if you have read this, don't buy Lipozene, and tell everyone you know not to. They are just a big company full of scam artist.
If you don't believe me, do your own research and you will see all the other customers who have been scammed!! Someone needs to shut this company down!!! Lipozene ripped me off for over $80, but luckily I was able to catch it before it got to be to bad. I have read other stories where people didn't catch the unathorized transactions for a few months, and they got taken for several hundred dollars!! Please stay away from this company, and don't put yourself at risk of being scammed!!
Beenscammed
Miami, Florida
U.S.A.
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Search Tips#1 Consumer Comment
lipozen rip off
AUTHOR: Carrie O - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, December 29, 2012
I odered in first Oct got it bout the 15th & tried it I called them in Nov to let them know
I gained weight unstead off lossesing it & they said my 30 days was done up.She said they have never heard of it make people gain weight.
#2 Consumer Comment
Common Sense Consumer
AUTHOR: commonsense1 - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Monday, November 12, 2012
In conclusion, if the infomertial captures your attention, as it did, then be a smart consumer and go to your local store to make the purchase. If you don't see the product immediately then wait a while...it will be in stores soon. If you don't want the product when it finally hits store shelves, then it never was a true desire and youve saved yourself $$. Instant gratification will get you into trouble ALWAYS. I purchased Lipozene from the store after doing research and had success as I was already eating appropiately but just needed to reduce the amount I consumed and Lipozene (fiber) did just that. It isn't a miracle pill...it's fiber and a large dose of it. If you don't change your eating habits and exercise regimine (or start one) then there won't be any pill that will give you the results you want. Again, instant gratification never wins.
Do your homework....be a common sense consumer.
#4 Consumer Comment
I call BS!
AUTHOR: SlickNick93 - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, August 04, 2012
#5 Consumer Comment
Lipozene's "Double-blind Study"
AUTHOR: Corky4230 - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Saturday, March 10, 2012
#6 Consumer Comment
WARREN BUTTHEAD POEM....
AUTHOR: Karl - (USA)
SUBMITTED: Sunday, October 09, 2011
Just type in 529757 and it appears as 'Consumer Comment #25' at Ripoff Report #529757.
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#7 General Comment
SOMETHING TO REMEMBER
AUTHOR: Golden Eagle - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Sunday, October 09, 2011
I'm guessing that for the past 60 years or more, mankind has been trying to find that miracle pill that will get rid of fat without having to exercise and eat right. Lipozene is just one of hundreds of scams on the market. I can't help but wonder why our federal and state governments allow this crap to go on & on & on. (???) But what's worse is that people buy into this crap without finding out whether these products are FDA approved or not. And now with soooo much information available on the internet, you can "smart" shop.
Some of the reports I read claim that people don't want to get off their lazy "FAT BUTTS" and do what really works to lose weight: Exercise and eating right. That might be true for some, but their are those who's conditions are medical. The point is: If It Sounds Too Good To Be True, It Probably Is.
DO YOUR RESEARCH FIRST before you reach for that credit card !!! I believe that at least 90% of all advertising is not what it proclaims.
#8 Consumer Comment
To the "Walmart Guru" Wow, you are a bully
AUTHOR: Memers - (USA)
SUBMITTED: Thursday, August 04, 2011
That does not make the people who order them bad. I feel you need to check your self. You seem very bitter.
DONT blame the victims and call them sensless names. Be helpful and share information. I feel battered after reading your post and never even ordered the product "sitting on my fat butt".
#9 Consumer Comment
You don't have to buy Lipozene from the phone number, it's available in stores......sheesh
AUTHOR: Truckinmama - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, May 20, 2009
#10 Consumer Suggestion
You need to contact the following people and numbers:
AUTHOR: Rick Johnson - (Canada)
SUBMITTED: Monday, March 17, 2008
The makers of the so called "scam" can be reached at 1-888-220-8907
The dubious makers of Lipozene is a company by the name of Obesity Research Institute LLC. They also make Fiberthin and Propolene. All of their products are the same with different names. They have been named in many court actions for making misleading weight-loss claims. And hundreds of consumer complains file with the Nevada Better Business Bureau.
Other information useful:
http://www.lipozene.com is owned by West Corporation CEO Thomas B. Barker at 402-963-1200 to complain. And call often to ensure the message is received.
I have seen this up close and this is a scam. West represents other reputable companies like Time Life and Guthy Renker. I bet they would run for the hills if they became associated with this scam.
Also http://www.walmart.com carries the so called "scam that I have seen" they need to also be contacted because I am sure http://www.walmart.com does not want to be associated with this kind of ruthless scam.

