The allure of rapid weight loss can be strong, especially with the popularity of diets like the ketogenic diet. This has led to a rise in products promising to accelerate weight loss through "keto cleanse" formulas. However, a closer look reveals a landscape riddled with scams and potentially dangerous products. This article aims to provide a comprehensive review of keto cleanse weight loss formulas, drawing attention to potential risks and deceptive practices.
The Appeal of Keto Weight Loss Formulas
The ketogenic diet, characterized by its high-fat, low-carbohydrate approach, has gained traction for its potential to promote weight loss. Fraudsters exploit this popularity by promising pills that supposedly help dieters shed pounds faster than just adhering to a keto diet. The promise of quick and easy results is particularly appealing to individuals struggling with weight management, especially those who put on “pandemic pounds”.
Red Flags: Hidden Ingredients and Health Risks
One of the most significant concerns surrounding keto cleanse weight loss formulas is the presence of hidden drug ingredients. Numerous public notifications issued by regulatory agencies highlight this issue. These hidden ingredients can pose serious health risks to unsuspecting consumers.
Here are some examples of products that have been flagged:
- Fatzorb (07/22/2025)
- Toki Slimming Candy (06/24/2025)
- LipoFit Turbo (11/27/2024)
- THERMO SHOCK (11/22/2024)
- ITCHA XS (10/30/2024)
- Body Shape Weight Loss System (10/02/2024)
- Govvi WOW! (12/21/2023)
- Phentamene XT (5/05/2023)
- NORF 20 (5/01/2023)
- Alfia Weight Loss Capsules (2/08/2023)
- Lipopastilla + Gold Max (7/22/2022)
- Dr. Reade Slim Sense (7/15/2022)
- Hydro Pinapple [sic] Burn (7/26/2021)
- Cholestene (7/09/2021)
- Genesis Ultra Slim Gold (7/01/2021)
- 365 SKINNY High Intensity (6/30/2021)
- Miss Slim (6/04/2021)
- Tummy Tuck Max (4/29/2021)
- Vy & Tea (Vietnamese Version) (2/26/2021)
- Super Slim (12/17/2020)
- Lishou Slimming Coffee (12/17/2020 & 10/23/2015)
- Li Da Daidaihua Plus (12/17/2020 & 4/30/2015)
- Imperla Elita Vitaccino (12/17/2020)
- Fruta Planta (12/17/2020 & 11/20/2017)
- Fruta Bio (12/17/2020)
- Burn 7 (12/17/2020)
- Livtone (11/18/2020)
- Detox Plus (12/04/2019)
- CholesLo (10/24/2019)
- Skinny Pill (10/17/2019)
- Lanugar (9/06/2019)
- JaDera PLUS (9/06/2019)
- Sheaya Lender (9/06/2019)
- Love in S (9/06/2019)
- Reduktis Max (7/16/2019)
- Lipro Dietary Capsule (7/01/2019)
- Adelgasin Plus (6/26/2019)
- Super Slimming Herb (6/26/2019)
- Lishou Fuling Jiaonang (6/26/2019)
- Detoxi Slim (6/26/2019)
- Absolute Nine Slim (6/26/2019)
- GoLean Detox (1/28/2019)
- Ultra Fit (1/28/2019)
- Slimmer Extreme Thermogenic Formula (1/28/2019)
- Slim Bio Capsules (1/28/2019)
- Slimina (1/28/2019)
- Pink Granada (11/21/2018)
- Green Lean Body Capsule (10/01/2018)
- Shengan Natural Model (10/01/2018)
- Like Slim Coffee (10/01/2018)
- In Shape (10/01/2018)
- Baschi Quick Slimming Capsule (10/01/2018)
- BodySlim Herbal (8/31/2018)
- Easy 2 Slim (8/31/2018)
- Slimming Capsule (8/31/2018)
- Nuvitra (8/10/2018)
- Asunsa (7/09/2018)
- Lyn DTOX FS3 (7/09/2018)
- Adipotrim XT (7/03/2018)
- Body Shape Weight Loss System (7/03/2018)
- Row of Antibody Pil (7/03/2018)
- Adriana Balance S (6/20/2018)
- AB Slim (6/20/2018)
- PAYA Dietary Supplement Product (6/07/2018)
- Asia Slim Capsules (11/22/2017)
- Adipessum Miracle Slimming Capsules (11/20/2017)
- Fruta Planta Life (Garcinia Cambogia Premium) (11/20/2017)
- A1 Slim (10/03/2017)
- Physic Candy - Define (8/31/2017)
- Physic Candy - Curve (8/31/2017)
- Slimming Plus Advanced (2/03/2017)
- Platinum Weight Loss Solution - Fat Loss Metabolizer (2/03/2017)
- Platinum Max Strength Blue Pill Version (2/03/2017)
- Lean Extreme Max (2/02/2017)
- X-treme Beauty Slim (2/02/2017)
- Queen Slimming Soft Gel (12/22/2016)
- ABX Weight Loss (11/16/2016)
- Supreme Slim 5.7 (11/09/2016)
- Ultimate Body Tox (11/07/2016)
- Zi Su Body Fat Health II (Zi Su Shou Shen Ying Yang Su II) (10/25/2016)
- Skinny Bee Diet (10/19/2016)
- Results (10/19/2016)
- Accelerator Boost (10/19/2016)
- Natural Eruption (8/16/2016)
- Citrus' Fit (8/09/2016)
- Adelganzantes R-II (8/09/2016)
- Zi Xiu Tang Beauty Face and Figure Capsule (7/28/2016)
- Ultimate Lean (7/28/2016)
- Slim Fit X (7/27/2016)
- Maxx Easy (7/27/2016)
- Mang Luk Power Slim (7/27/2016)
- Mang Luk Power Slim Detox (7/27/2016)
- Xcelerated Weight Loss Ultra Max (7/22/2016)
- Xcelerated Weight Loss Turbo Charge (7/22/2016)
- Xcelerated Weight Loss Charged Up (7/22/2016)
- Dream Body Advanced Acai Weight Loss (7/11/2016)
- Dream Body Extreme Gold (7/11/2016)
- Dream Body Original Formula (7/11/2016)
- Extra Slim Plus Acai Berry Weight Loss Formula (7/11/2016)
- Exhilarate (7/11/2016)
- Step 2 (6/06/2016)
- Black Label X (5/06/2016)
- Black Gold X Advanced (4/26/2016)
- 3rd Degree (4/26/2016)
- Propell Platinum (3/28/2016)
- ENVY BP (3/29/2016)
- ZlimXter Capsules (3/17/2016)
- Xerophagy Capsules (3/17/2016)
- Eradicate Capsules (3/17/2016)
- Dynamizm Capsules (3/17/2016)
- La'Trim Plus (12/21/2015)
- Evolve Bee Pollen (12/18/2015)
- Jenesis (12/18/2015)
- Oasis Bee Pollen (12/18/2015)
- Prime Bee Pollen (12/18/2015)
- Thirty Plus (12/17/2015)
- Lipo Escultura (12/02/2015)
- Zero Fat (11/19/2015)
- SPCARET Princess Diet (11/19/2015)
- Slyn Both (11/19/2015)
- Perfect Slim Fast Track Slim (11/19/2015)
- Super Herbs (11/19/2015)
- Xtreme Fat Burner Capsules (10/23/2015)
- Tip-Top Shape (10/23/2015)
- Basha Nut 100% Fruit Soft Gel Capsules (10/23/2015)
- Ultimate Herbal Slimcap (10/01/2015)
- NATUREAL (10/01/2015)
- Meizi Super Power Fruits Herbal Slimming Formula (9/03/2015)
- Achieving Zero (8/06/2015)
- Zero Xtreme Capsules (7/02/2015)
- Akttive Capsules (7/02/2015)
- Slim Forte Slimming Capsule (4/30/2015)
- Fatloss Slimming Beauty (4/29/2015)
- Superior (4/29/2015)
- Green Algae Combination by Crane Beauty (3/26/2015)
- Xcel Advanced (3/18/2015)
- Xcel (3/18/2015)
- Ultimate Boost (3/18/2015)
- L-Carnitine Sob Strengthening Version Slimming Miracle Capsule (3/05/2015)
- Black Mamba Hyperrush (3/05/2015)
- Natural Max Slimming (3/03/2015)
- Diablos Eca Fire Caps (3/03/2015)
- Elimulating Weight (3/02/2015)
- Oxy ELITE Pro Super Thermogenic (2/28/2015)
- Nine Slim (2/28/2015)
- Seven Slim (2/28/2015)
- Botanical Slimming (Red) (7/27/2015)
- Lean Body Extreme (2/25/2015)
- Yanhee Slim (2/03/2015)
- Slim-K (12/23/2014)
- Slim-Vie (11/25/2014)
- Super Extreme Accelerator (11/24/2014)
- Japan Hokkaido Slimming Weight Loss Pills (9/12/2014)
- Mix Fruit Slimming (7/08/2014)
- Lingzhi Cleansed Slim Tea (7/08/2014)
- 24 Ince (7/08/2014)
- Lipo 8 Burn Slim Capsules (7/08/2014)
- Sliming (sic) Diet By Pretty White (7/08/2014)
- Trim-Fast Slimming Softgel (7/08/2014)
- Sport Burner (6/17/2014)
- Toxin Discharged Tea (6/17/2014)
- Sliming Diet (6/17/2014)
- La Jiao Shou Shen (06/10/2014)
- B-Perfect (6/05/2014)
- Asset Bold (5/16/2014)
- Asset Bee Pollen (5/12/2014)
- Natural Body Solution (5/05/2014)
- Slim Trim U (5/05/2014)
- Lite Fit USA (4/10/2014)
- Infinity (4/10/2014)
- New You (4/02/2014)
- Vitaccino Coffee (3/19/2014)
- Citrus Fit Gold (1/28/2014)
- Tonic Life BP (1/28/2014)
- Thinogenics (1/28/2014)
- Dream Body Slimming Capsule (1/21/2014)
- Meizitang Citrus (12/19/2013)
- Asset Extreme Plus (12/19/2013)
- 7 Days Herbal Slim (12/19/2013)
- Dr. Ming's Chinese Capsule (12/19/2013)
- SlimEasy Herbs Capsule (12/19/2013)
- Sliming (sic) Diet Berry Plus (12/19/2013)
- Asset Extreme (12/19/2013)
- "SlimExtra Herbal Capsules"
This extensive list demonstrates a persistent problem with weight loss products containing undeclared and potentially harmful substances.
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The Scam Tactics: AARP's Fraud Watch Network Insights
AARP's Fraud Watch Network Helpline has seen an increase in reports of keto pill scams. These scams often begin with enticing pop-up ads on smartphones or social media, promising rapid weight loss with products like Ultra Pure 360. The tactics used by these scammers are varied and can be financially devastating for victims.
Unauthorized Charges and Hidden Fees
One common tactic is to charge consumers for products they didn't order. For example, Marjorie, an 83-year-old, was charged for a "cleanse" she did not order, in addition to the keto pills she initially purchased. Scammers may also make unauthorized charges to debit or credit cards, often disguised as shipping fees or recurring subscriptions.
Difficulty Obtaining Refunds
Victims often face significant challenges when attempting to get a refund. Scammers may provide fake contact information or make it difficult to reach a representative. Even when contact is made, they may offer partial refunds or discounts instead of a full refund, hoping the victim will give up. In Marjorie's case, she was offered a 50 percent discount, then a steeper discount, but she insisted on a full refund.
Impersonation and False Representation
Scammers may use different names and titles to deceive consumers. In Marjorie's case, the representative initially identified himself as "Sam," then later as "Eon." When AARP called the phone number, a woman identified herself as "Hazel" and a "senior representative." This lack of transparency and use of false identities are red flags.
Consumer Protection and Recourse
Victims of keto pill scams often struggle to recover their funds. Marjorie was unable to recover her cash because she used a debit card. Federal law provides greater protection for credit card purchases, limiting liability to $50 in most fraud cases.
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The Role of Regulatory Agencies
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been warning against weight-loss scams for years, emphasizing that companies often cannot support or deliver on their weight-loss claims. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) also plays a crucial role in monitoring dietary supplements, although they do not require approval before they are marketed. This highlights the importance of consumer awareness and caution when considering weight-loss products.
Celebrities and Endorsements: Proceed with Caution
Scammers often use celebrity endorsements to promote their products. However, these endorsements may be fake or unauthorized. It's essential to verify any celebrity endorsement before purchasing a product.
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