The deceptive websites also used false endorsements from celebrities such as Oprah and the hosts of the hit television show The Doctors.
Defendants Barred from Future Misrepresentation
In addition to the judgment, the defendants are barred from making future misrepresentations about their “weight loss” products, celebrity endorsements, and in the use of testimonials. They are also prohibited from allowing their affiliate marketers from violating the CAN SPAM Act. Finally, the federal court ordered the defendants to be honest about the cost of their products, how consumers can get a refund, and how consumers can cancel their accounts.
