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Breaking down the S-Capsules Scam

How the con artists behind these "miracle weight loss pills" play on emotion and logic to steal your money. https://t.co/YRwunXMdke

S-Capsules are a "fat loss pill"

Selling these online should be illegal and the people behind it should be in prison.

In this thread I'm breaking down how they're doing it.

I transform tired, busy, overweight dads into lean & energised champions for their families using my 20 Minute Muscle system and 10:1 nutrition protocol.

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So I noticed this ad on twitter which caught my eye:

It uses imagery well to stand out on the timeline alongside words that play on emotion:

"my ex's face lit up" 

"I accomplished the unimaginable"

"183 lbs to a stunning 154 lbs"

"Game-Changing remedy finally been found" https://t.co/QPNCVEzKs0

It's all classic sales copy drawing inspiration from the great sales letter copywriters like John Caples and Gary Halbert.

One is reminded of this... https://t.co/3CLAbi6pCX

TV Shows

Budding entrepreneurs get three minutes to pitch their business ideas to five multi-millionaires who are willing to invest their own cash, time and expertise to kick-start the business. After the pitch the Dragons have the opportunity to ask questions about the venture. The entrepreneurs don't always have to answer, but of course, what they choose not to address could very well affect the outcome. The pitch is over when each of the Dragons has declared, "I'm out", or when they secure the full investment that they are asking for. Evan Davis presents.

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When you click the ad, you end up here on a "news story" about a "miracle weight loss pill" that was shown on Dragons Den by someone called Isabelle Thorpe.

Except this never happened. https://t.co/8CxC5ap4Ve

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"Isabelle Thorpe" is a made up person and the woman shown in the picture is called Polly Gotschi and she was actually pitching a makeup product to the investors.

The picture has been photoshopped, too. https://t.co/UTgTKaaXiG

Notice how the scammers also added the "Mail online" banner to the top of their crappy website to fool people into thinking they're on the Daily Mail website.

Scroll further down and you'll see lots of images like these ones of celebrities with made up quotes. 

It's all fake.

Some of the "before and afters" are even in the wrong order - showing the person after they gained weight, rather than before they lost it. https://t.co/ZVNjhfBSWK

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Eventually you reach the call to action to buy the "S-Capsules" 

Oh look, I'm even getting a 40% discount! 

Lucky me!

Instructions that I must take them every morning also noted. Better order as many as possible! https://t.co/997aNYpGYq

Before proceeding I also noticed the rave "reviews" the product is getting.

Are these genuine?

What do you think are the chances? https://t.co/Uc3qgOIZSo

Dubious, I turn to Trustpilot...

AHA! This is more like it: https://t.co/U5h6ddNaRX

Despite all the 1 star reviews, you will also find plenty of 5 star reviews...

Easy to fake, obviously. https://t.co/TMnZBsnL0b

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Anyway, back to the scam website.

I go to the next step....

Before they'll take my money, they surprisingly have a quiz for me!

They ask questions about my diet, exercise and water intake to make this feel more legit and like they care about my health. https://t.co/F7q5vH9MRb

I filled this out a few times with different answers.

Guess what?

It made NO difference! 

They still recommend I buy the pills (quel surprise)

Before the quiz ends I'm asked my current weight and target weight.

I decide to mess with them.

I put in the minimum weight possible and the maximum height.

Even if I weigh 6 stone (84 lbs) at 7 feet, they still recommend the pills!

Oh and I'm under 18! Makes no difference. https://t.co/LapUZOF6hM

I get this stupid forecast of when I could expect to lose less than 1 lb by.

They do this to make it feel more "real" and feel like you're buying a result, not just a pill. https://t.co/BszqCvXwDr

The following body parts will be "particularly toned!" https://t.co/vlU2um0q1D

Oh, look, a special offer for 3 packs, just for me.

Should be necessary to go from 6.1 stone to 6.0 stone. https://t.co/0Qtimp1Sut

I didn't go through and give them my card details.

I'm not going to give these people any more money.

Clearly they will actually send you some pills. Who knows what they are.

At best, they're harmless.

At worst... well you can guess. https://t.co/rr6tIPGQPH

When looking through the truspilot reviews you can see many examples where people have angrily asked for their money back, only to be told they're outside the 14 day money back period (the minimum that has to be provided).

What a scam! https://t.co/Zqk0e5Iz8a

Anyone else have an experience like this? Let us know below.

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Beef rib is the best. This turned out epic.

Easter gains. https://t.co/jVQ9i4H9Py https://t.co/JbLiqL7Uar

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Finishing off with a sear https://t.co/TMwG0HXKpg https://t.co/P1WyAgMgN7

This is the inside by the way, in case that wasn't obvious

Good morning.

You do not need to barbell bench press.

Ever.

Not saying it's a bad exercise either.

Some people just think it's undroppable.

It is. Definitely not needed for pec development and for many people other options will be better.

No one will care if you eat too much, drink too much or smoke too much.

But start controlling your food and exercising frequently and they'll say things like "don't go too far!" and "you're getting obsessed!"

Strange world where being healthy is perceived as threatening.

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There's a pullup bar in a park near me.

Saw a guy approach it, watched with interest by his wife and kids.

He managed to get 0 reps.

Not even half reps - just couldn't do a single pullup ... with his wife and kids looking on.

Hope that experience sparked something inside him.

Being able to do pullups requires you to carry less fat and build modest strength.

Shred in 60 is the perfect program to get started.

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Symptoms of a desk job:

- Slumped, rounded shoulders
- Tight hips & hamstrings
- Weak glutes
- Weak core
- Forward head
- Lower back pain
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain

Resistance training is the treatment.

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Your body is made up of and uses 10,000 different types of protein.

You need to eat it.

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An ultra processed food is defined as an "industrially formulated edible substance derived from natural food or synthesized from other organic compounds"

The resulting products are designed to be highly profitable, convenient, and hyperpalatable"

This is what you have to avoid.

10 habits that will destroy your health and shorten your life https://t.co/9PQwr0uGsn

1. Eating ultra processed foods.

These are addictive and are low in nutrients whilst being high in calories. They're great for fattening you up whilst adding nothing for health.

They're good for gaining excess bodyfat which leads to lower quality of life and life expectancy.

2. Being miserable.

Studies find there's a link between life satisfaction, positive emotions, optimism, and living longer.

Seek happiness, avoid stress, cut negative people out of your life and make time for the things you enjoy.

You may live longer and you'll enjoy life more

3. Sleeping less than 7 hours per night.

Sleep is vital for healing and regulating cell function.

Chronic short sleep (less than 5–7 hours per night) makes early death 12% more likely.

Lack of sleep is also linked to heart disease, inflammation and obesity.

Cardio

4. Avoiding cardio.

Better cardiorespiratory fitness correlates with longer life.

Don't neglect yours.

5. Not lifting.

We will all lose muscle as we age. Lifting will allow you to build more in the first place, and will help you to maintain it.

Losing muscle leads to poor quality of life and earlier death.

6. Overeating.

Lower calorie intake has been linked to a longer lifespan by many studies.

Overeating increases likelihood of being overweight, which is linked with earlier death.

A lower BMI, waist:hip ratio &amp; body fat percentage being lower are all linked with improved health

6. Overeating.

Lower calorie intake has been linked to a longer lifespan by many studies.

Overeating increases likelihood of being overweight, which is linked with earlier death.

A lower BMI, waist:hip ratio & body fat percentage being lower are all linked with improved health

Drinks

Drink Experience

7. Alcohol consumption

Drinking alcohol regularly is linked with liver, heart and pancreatic disease.

It also has the potential to negatively impact your life socially.

8. Smoking.

Smoking is associated with 80-90% of lung cancer deaths.

Smoking raises likelihood of premature death by a magnitude of 3. 

It's estimated smoking takes 10 years off of your life.

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Coffee

9. Not drinking coffee.

Perhaps surprisingly, drinking coffee reduces risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

This is due to phytochemicals it contains.

It doesn't matter if you drink caffeinated, decaf, brewed or instant coffee.

10. Low protein intake.

Protein is an incredibly important nutrient that has over 10,000 uses in the body.

Not eating enough of it means your body will break down muscle mass for protein.

This muscle loss leads to lower life quality and earlier death.

10 habits for a long &amp; healthy life:

1. Avoid ultra-processed foods.
2. Do what makes you happy.
3. Sleep 7-9 hours per night.
4. Cardiovascular training.
5. Resistance training.
6. Avoid overeating.
7. Avoid alcohol.
8. Don't smoke.
9. Drink coffee.
10. Eat protein.

10 habits for a long & healthy life:

1. Avoid ultra-processed foods.
2. Do what makes you happy.
3. Sleep 7-9 hours per night.
4. Cardiovascular training.
5. Resistance training.
6. Avoid overeating.
7. Avoid alcohol.
8. Don't smoke.
9. Drink coffee.
10. Eat protein.

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