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Direct MRKT review: Slim tab (Weight loss tablets) scam! 30

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warning: Direct MRKT is a new name for a company report here more than once. The address is 91J Auburn St. Dept #1163 Portland, ME 04103.

NOTE: Read carefully and you will see how poorly written the marketing material is. In some cases, the testimonial language is repeated and in one case, one customer's weight loss was different for the same period of time
NOTE: It is 2015 what company doesn't include a toll free # customer service phone number?
NOTE: It is 2015, you can only pay with a CHECK?

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Joanna Toms
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Sep 08, 2015 8:48 pm EDT

So glad I found this complaint via google. I cant find anything on this company online. I just got this packet in the mail today. Unbelievable! I agree completely with the complaint above. I don't see how this so called company can legally print and send this to people without so much as a get checked by a doctor before starting any type of diet notation. I am going to be submitting this to the State of Maine Tax as well at Federal Tax Department and anyone else I can find that may be able to look into this. This had to be illegal on some level. The potential liability towards any one individual. As there are no warnings or alerts of any kind. I pray no one falls victim to this product scam and becomes ill.

Even the eye cream product they offer for free gives no list of ingredients or anything.

This Slim-Tab with this free jar of Awake Eye-Lifter comes with no actual direct contact information ie: phone, email, physical address. Request only a "written" check as payment. No... No...No.

Big Red Flag! Beware!

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andy783
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Sep 09, 2015 9:55 am EDT

You know what they say if it "seems too good to be true"... who doesn't have a website or email address ?
Yes there should /has to be doctors disclaimers... I myself have many reasons why I can't just take any random pills.
Just the pure idea of what they claim seems like it would have an adverse effect on something in your body.
BIG FAT NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Mimi Raak
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Sep 11, 2015 4:31 pm EDT

I just received this in the mail today [protected]. Thinking it sounded great thought I would investigate a bit. Could NOT find Dr. Elliott G Killian anywhere on the web. Spelling on this was wrong and no phone number. Check only for paying.
No Way I hope no one gets burned by these corrupt people

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blackgold
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Sep 12, 2015 3:49 pm EDT

yes I was going to buy 56 days but it didn't sound right so I check it out and I am glad I did.

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meadow32
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Sep 14, 2015 9:17 am EDT

I opened this piece of mail because it claims to pay you $250 on the outside of the envelope. There were no details regarding payout within. Dissolvable sweetener that burns fat?

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Lovely2015
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Sep 15, 2015 11:22 pm EDT
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Wow! I am so thankful I found this blog I just got this same packet in the mail myself and I knew it sounded too good to be true bummer I was really contemplating it for a brief second but like everything else like to google and check out reviews first and I sure was hoping to find at least one lol! I appreciate y'all giving your input this packet has been tossed in the trash they aren't getting my money :)

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Real RN
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Sep 17, 2015 2:24 am EDT

I received my packet today and had a feeling by no ingredients, no real name of a company and in all actuallity if someone lost that much in that short of time you would have a lot of hanging skin, not tight as shown. Really smells like a scam to me and so glad I found this blog. Trash it and please don't fall for this and definitly don't send them any money.

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Robertable18
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Sep 17, 2015 5:55 pm EDT

Darn. I so wanted this to be true. I was turned off by the poorly written ad and by the lack of information about the product. WHAT IS IT? If anyone does buy this product and loses the 40 pounds, please post to this site.

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B Jan Butler
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Sep 18, 2015 8:22 am EDT

I live in Texas and got this mailer as well and was excited and wrote the check then, THOUGHT, maybe I should check this out before sending. Glad I did, Will not be sending my check and will also report this to the BBB in Maine. This is just another scam.

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M Diane LaGrone McElroy
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Sep 19, 2015 2:15 am EDT

I agree with the other people that complained, there are no ingredients, no phone number, no website, no real doctor, I really really wanted it to be true. They only accept checks, THAT IS A RED FLAG. Yes they need to be reported to the BBB. It is a scam. Don't do it, do not order.

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MiniMeToBe
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Sep 19, 2015 7:57 am EDT

I also got this add in the mail, just yesterday. It is so far over the top that it comes across like a very bad joke! Losing 40 pounds in 14 days would likely be fatal -- I guess sulphuric acid in a high enough concentration could burn fat efficiently enough to do the trick. "Available for a limited time only." Gee, I wonder why; "Go on take the money and run" comes to mind. I'm glad to see everyone here stayed away. It's so easy for charlatans to play on people's deepest desires and needs. For shame.

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Kristine Chiarappo
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Sep 19, 2015 9:34 am EDT

I almost fell for it. The quick fix is so tempting. Howevet, no number, no website, check only? I think I'll save my money and get on the treadmill.

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Melanie Maynard Marrow
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Sep 19, 2015 5:31 pm EDT

Got the envelope in the mail today and noticed numerous spelling and grammar errors, plus no list of ingredients. Big red flags, plus claims of 40+ pounds lost in two weeks? Impossible. SCAM!

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Ann322
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Sep 22, 2015 10:54 am EDT

9/22/2015 I received the envelope in the mail last week but didn't have time to open it until last night. Like others, I opened it mainly because on the front of the envelope it said "Get paid $250 to lose weight...Details inside>>". There is however nothing that I could find on how to be compensated for losing weight, just badly written, misspelled ads for a product I can't even find online. In the FAQ, it says "Every person who has tried Slim-Tab has lost 40lbs in 14 days, some even more." (Not possible) Futher below next to a before & after picture it states "88 LBS LOST IN 14 DAYS". I had to laugh! You'd be dead long before that could happen. It keeps stating it uses FOUR proven fat busting ingredients but never says what they are (or any of the ingredients for that matter). There is no Customer Service number or even order phone number listed. No website address and they want you to pay with a check and to mail it to them! Seriously? This has SCAM written all over it and must be illegal. I am glad you are warning people about this.

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moni3690
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Sep 22, 2015 11:04 pm EDT

I got a packet today but was stopped in my tracks due to not being able to find the ingredients. I mean what is it and what is in it? Then I thought to myself it did say sweetener, so I get it now its a sugar pill! Just what I need for 40+ dollars. NOT! Back on the treadmill I go (UGH)

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Maraga
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Sep 25, 2015 5:55 am EDT

Yeah the check only was very suspicious. I guess a lot of people will send their check, i almost did. They have an address to send the check, can anyone know if something can be done?

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Matgie
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Sep 30, 2015 7:42 pm EDT

I got thhis envelope in the mail i ordered it on 9-12-15 i have not received anything they cashed my check i got a call from a woman she did not identify her self she was asking.questions on how much weight I wanted to lose, I wasn't. Going to talk to.anyone about my personal information since she didn't. Want to identifie her self I also was very busy at the time and asked her if she could call back the next day but before i could finish talking she hung up on me did not say anything just cut me off in my conversation by her hanging up . i have not recieved anything.

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Lurenda Armanini
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Oct 04, 2015 11:16 am EDT

If you Google the company and enter UK the doctor will pop up and also they were banned in Australia because of their advertising violations.

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davedg11
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Oct 13, 2015 8:47 am EDT

my name is Dave Guglielmelli I send a check for 109.90 to you guys one month ago you cashed my check last week I havn't received anything in the mail when am I going to receive some thing my address is 288 ferne ave palo alto ca 94306

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Lanaboo
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Oct 13, 2015 10:36 am EDT
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Sent a money order for weigh loss tablets with a 60 day money back guarantee. The money order was for $94.90. This was on 09/17/2015. I have not heard from them.

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Q4DM
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Nov 05, 2015 9:46 am EST

Yes you've been scammed. I have gotten 20+ calls about this because my company in Portland Maine has a similar name and Directory assistance is giving out my company' phone number when asked for Direct MRKT!

The address is a PO box in a shopping mall in Portland - no store - no office.
I called local police and the Attorney General's office in Maine to make them aware. Local police said they've gotten reports about this PO
Box before and unfortunately they cannot do anything about it because the orders are coming in from out of state so your local police would have to open an investigation based on your complaint to them. I keep telling the people who call my office to check the website to learn about this scam and to not order if no phone number or website is listed. I am sorry . ~ Leslie @ Q4 Direct Marketing Portland Maine www.q4dm.com

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Antoinette Poole
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Nov 09, 2015 1:00 pm EST

Sent check #1022 on sept.9, 2015 check was cashed on sept.23 2015 as now have not received the product. Total scam, I am requesting a refund $54.90 $44.95 plus S & h $9.95 a total of $54.90, no e-mail or phone was in the mailing. The company claims 60 day money back guarantee.

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Belong
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Nov 16, 2015 3:57 pm EST
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i sent a check for $54.90 9/23/15. I looked over the paperwork that came in the mail to find a # to contact to ask what happened to my order but there wasn't one! Man, do I feel stupid! I looked online & found this website exposing them as a scam.
Is there anyway to recover my loss?

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Nshdnh
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Nov 24, 2015 7:34 am EST

Sent $74.90 for there slim tab product check was cashed on 9/15 and nothing Address in direct mrkt slim tab 91 Jaubarnst dept #1163 Portland Me 04103 wish I found this sight sooner this is a scam

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Cathy Homola
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Nov 29, 2015 1:50 pm EST

I got this packet back in Sept. also and sent them a check. They cashed it. I should have known better when there was no place to pur CC info. They cashed my check and of course I have not seen anything! So Beware, what a SCAM...

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Martha Paige
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Dec 02, 2015 4:13 pm EST

My name is Martha Paige, 628 Maria Dr., Petaluma, CA 94954. I'm glad I read this, on Sep. 9, I send a check for $49.95 for the slip tab product, the check was cashed, it's now Dec. 2 and have not received the product. If I should receive it in the near future I will refuse it and hope I get my money back.

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Linda Kte
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Dec 17, 2015 2:27 pm EST
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I have also ordered, check cashed and no merchandise. How do and where doe I send a complaint? or report to police as skam?

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Leah Puryear
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Mar 29, 2016 7:57 am EDT

I received a mailer and sent money for product plus shipping and handling for a total of $60.90. The check was cashed on November 12, 2015, and to date I nave received nothing. I would hope I could receive a refund.

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mel1967
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Jul 25, 2016 5:15 am EDT

Check made out to direct Market for 128.95 for DoubleSlim in April 2016 cleared bank May 13, 2016. No product as of yet.

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Wendy L Smith
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Jul 30, 2016 7:47 am EDT

I too have been duped. the information came to my address to to a different name. I changed the name, sent a check in April 2016, it is now the end of July, Check as cashed 10 later still no response. Is there ever a chance of getting my money Back. So disappointed. Some a so greedy taking advantage of people. I have learned another lesson.

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