E-cigarette Scam Warning Signs

E-cigarette scams can be spotted, if you know what to look for. Here are the main warning signs you might be getting ready to be ripped off!

Fake News Sites

Many companies use fake news sites to trick you into thinking you are reading an actual impartial news report. Many of these sites are very slick and look just like legitimate news organizations. Most tend to mimic the look of a television station and may even use actual news footage videos and even weather and sports reports to complete the look. Some even use the pictures of real reporters:

Electronic Cigarette Advertorial "health writer" Jennifer Miller	Real French Anchorwoman Mellisa Theuriau of LCI

Do not be fooled. These are not real news reports or real news reporters.

Some even go so far as to actually admit that at the bottom of the site in their disclaimer that most people do not read:

It is important to note that this site and the comments/answers depicted above is to be used as an illustrative example of what some individuals have achieved with this/these products. This website, and any page on the website, is based loosely off a true story, but has been modified in multiple ways including, but not limited to: the story, the photos, and the comments. Thus, this page, and any page on this website, are not to be taken literally or as a non-fiction story.

From various websites featuring reports by "Jennifer Miller"

Limited Time Offer

Act now!! This limited time offer expires in two days!! This is one of the oldest tactics in the book. Why? Because it works. Urgency is the lifeblood of scam artists and con men and these offers are no different. Often times they will have a countdown timer or two that show you exactly how many minutes you have left to take advantage of this amazing offer.

Don't fall for it. While legitimate sellers may offer limited time specials or coupons, these guys make a living out of convincing you that you must act now.

Free Trial

Nothing is free. That free trial offer is just a rouse to get you to sign up for their auto delivery system and for them to get your credit card so they can sign you up for their other offers. It's all in the fine print, but how many actually read that?

Usually the free trial period starts the moment you place your order and by the time you actually get your products, if you ever do, your 10 or 14 day trial has already used up 5 -7 days.

Legitimate sellers usually offer a 30 day money back guarantee anyway. So which is better? 14 days or 30? Forget the free trial scams and go with a real company.