Wouldn't it be nice...

Yes but FatFoe pads do not really exist. The ad to which you responded is a fake, posted by the Office of Fair Trading, a UK government department responsible for protecting consumers. It is designed to warn consumers about weight loss scams and to show you what methods scammers use to try to get you to part with your money. Every year 200,000 UK consumers lose an estimated £20 million to weight loss scams. Roll-over the underlined text below or the list of claims on the right to learn more about how to tell the difference between a rip-off and the real thing! The Office of Fair Trading does not intend to create any legal relationship with you.

The truth about miracle dieting and diet product claims

Wouldn't it be nice if you could eat all you favourite foods and still lose weight?

TOO BAD IT'S NOTS TRUE
Many diets allow for a certain intake of high calorie food or treats but bold statements that can you still eat all your favourite foods should be treated with scepticism.

Wouldn't it be nice if you could lose weight without diet or exercise?

TOO BAD IT'S NOTS TRUE
Losing weight takes dedication.

A combination of sensible eating and exercise is the most effective way to lose weight. Claims that no diet or exercise is required should be treated with scepticism.

Wouldn't it be nice if there was a product that could suck out excess fat and cellulite whilst you slept?

TOO BAD IT'S NOTS TRUE
There is on product that can cause you to lose weight that way

Wouldn't it be nice ...if you could lose weight so quickly?

TOO BAD ITS NOTS TRUE
Healthy weight loss takes time. Be sceptical of any claim that you can safely lose large amounts of weight quickly and consult your GP if you intent to lose significant amounts of weight.

Wouldn't it be nice if a weight loss product worked for everyone

TOO BAD ITS NOTS TRUE
People are different so the effect of using weight loss products will not work for everyone

Wouldn't it be nice if a product could help you lose weigh permanently?

TOO BAD ITS NOTS TRUE
No product can guarantee permanent weight loss. The only way to maintain weight loss is to eat sensibly and exercise regularly

How can you spot false weight loss claims in the future? An advert is probably a weight loss scam if it promises:

  • You can eat all your favourite high-calorie foods and still lose weight!
  • You can lose weight without diet or exercise!
  • A product can make you lose large amounts of weight quickly!
  • A weight loss product will work for everyone!
  • A weight loss product that will cause you to lose weight permanently!

The only thing you're guaranteed to lose with such weight loss products is your money

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