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Beware of fake ads featuring celebrities
A pop-up ad on Facebook featuring CTV News anchor Lisa LaFlamme hooked Bonnie Meyer of Vancouver to click on an offer for CBD gummies.
"If she's endorsing them they've got to be good. You know I have nothing but total respect for Lisa LaFlamme," Meyer told CTV News.
She added that she thought she was going to get a free trial but the next day she noticed more than $300 in credit card charges from a company called Galaxy Primal CBD.
"Pay attention before you click," explained Simon Lis, Better Business Bureau president of Mainland B.C.
Lis said she's heard complaints about free trial offers before.
"The trick is once you sign up for this free offer, they ask you for a credit card, maybe for shipping. You may or may not get the product or when sometimes you do get the product, you start entering into this long standing agreement where now you're getting the product every month," she said.
Meyer received a lot of CBD product, which she says she did not want or order. In addition, she said she received more credit card charges and is now out $616.
As for celebrity endorsements?
Lisa LaFlamme tweeted out a warning last June about her name and likeness being used to promote CBD.
"It's fake," she wrote. "Please don't be fooled."
CTV News tried to get a comment from the company that Meyer says took the order, but got caught in a loop that led to no answers.
We called the number that Meyer says her credit card company gave her that was associated with the charges. A customer service representative answered and told us that they represent several different brands. However, he did acknowledge we were calling from a TV station.
"I will try to escalate this one to our manager and I will let them talk to you, OK?" he said.
No one got back to us. We also called the number that Meyer said she used when trying to communicate with the company that took her order.
We got another call centre and a customer service representative, who called herself Mary, gave us another number to call.
"You have a chance to talk with one of our supervisors and manager," Mary said, but when the number was called, Mary answered the phone again.
"You told me I could call this number and talk to a supervisor," CTV News Vancouver's Ross McLaughlin said.
"Hmm," said Mary.
"Can I?"
The call disconnected.
All the CBD products that Meyer received had a natural product number on them. We looked the number up in Health Canada's database and discovered it was linked to a company called Stalco Inc. based in North York, Ont.
We left a message for Steven Page, the company president, but got no response.
The company's voicemail recording seems to distance itself from the actual sales of its products.
The voicemail recording stated, "Please note Stalco is a third party logistics company and does not sell any products. If you have questions regarding a product that was shipped from our facility, please contact the company that sold you the product."
Fortunately, Meyer says she was able to get all the credit card charges reversed after putting them in dispute with her credit card company's fraud department.
"It can be challenging because you need to show that you didn't agree to these charges and so if you're clicking without reading, you may have inadvertently signed up for something," said Lis.
As for pop-up ads on social media?
"I don't trust them. I'll be scared of every ad that pops up now," Meyer said.
Ross McLaughlin
ContactFebruary 2022 update: Ross McLaughlin is no longer with CTV News.
Ross McLaughlin has a reputation for getting results. An award-winning investigative consumer reporter with 18 Emmys® and 4 Edward R. Murrow Awards, McLaughlin has built a career on exposing injustice and giving a voice to those who can’t be heard.
McLaughlin’s stories and specials have focused on making a positive impact on viewers, no matter where he’s worked and lived. As the head of Atlanta’s NBC affiliate’s Center for Investigative Action team, McLaughlin helped fulfil a station-wide commitment to provide positive change in the community. His in-depth investigative reporting has reached to the top levels of local and national government: EBT Welfare Fraud resulted in the introduction of a new law in Georgia; Red Light Camera Intersections was used during testimony at a Congressional hearing on Capitol Hill.
McLaughlin’s dynamic on-air presence and unique style of story-telling has earned him recognition in major markets throughout the U.S. and Canada. Prior to his work in Atlanta, McLaughlin was the face of WJLA-TV’s 7 On Your Side franchise in Washington, DC. His investigation into DC Metro Bus fatal crashes exposed reckless driving and resulted in a complete overhaul of driver training, monitoring, and disciplinary actions. His feature reporting has won accolades too. Grazing For Groceries, McLaughlin’s interpretation of a supermarket chain’s unusual move to encourage shoppers to sample products before buying them, earned him an Emmy.
In 2002 and 2003, McLaughlin worked as part of the on-air team at nationally syndicated Celebrity Justice, digging into high-profile celebrity court cases, including Michael Jackson, Robert Blake, and Winona Ryder’s shoplifting trial. His work as an investigative journalist led to national television appearances, including Larry King Live, Good Morning America, The O’Reilly Factor, Court TV, and MSNBC.
Prior to his time in Los Angeles, McLaughlin was the Consumer Investigative Reporter for KIRO-TV in Seattle. He pioneered undercover investigative techniques, including his landmark Odometer Rollback, where he captured a used-car dealer’s scheme on camera, an industry first. McLaughlin received top honors for his work from the National Association of Consumer Advocates.
A dual U.S. and Canadian citizen, McLaughlin was nationally recognized as the “Trouble Shooter,” Canada’s first consumer investigative television journalist. Prior to moving to the U.S. in 1996, McLaughlin also anchored prime-time weekday newscasts at ITV (now Global) in Edmonton, Alberta. He began his broadcasting career as a radio host and producer in Calgary and Medicine Hat, Alberta.
McLaughlin studied Broadcast Journalism at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, and attended Royal Roads Military College in British Columbia.
Lisa LaFlamme's Latest Business Venture Sparks Tension With CTV & Bell Media Sponsors - She Fires Back Live On Air!
(NBC) - In a shocking 1-on-1 interview, Canada’s most popular news anchor reveals how she “wouldn't be here without CBD.”
(NBC) - Canada's beloved nightly news anchor and burgeoning business woman Lisa LaFlamme made headlines after revealing her new CBD line on Live TV last week. Pharmaceutical companies were outraged saying they will be filing a lawsuit against LaFlamme and CTV for violating their contract and undercutting their prices. She responded with this:
“When I started this whole thing back in 2018, it really was just a part-time passion project and a way for me to give back. After being given so much, I figured there was no better time to make Tranquileafz CBD Gummies available to everyone, as it can help thousands of people experience life pain-free and live much happier lives.”
Her product, Tranquileafz CBD Gummies, has been flying off the shelves within minutes and Lisa LaFlamme says her number one struggle as CEO is being able to keep up with demand. Her CBD wellness line is 90% cheaper and five times more effective than those being offered by Pfizer and other “Big Pharma” companies.
Bayer and Pfizer were furious after seeing a massive dip in their sales, calling for Lisa LaFlamme to be indicted, saying: “We’re happy Mrs. LaFlamme found something to replace prescriptions, but her announcement was a direct breach of contract. CTV should fire her immediately and she should formally apologize.“
Lisa LaFlamme appeared on Live TV the next day, not to apologize, but to offer viewers free samples.
“I’m not going to let these companies intimidate me,” Lisa fired back during her appearance. “Our product, Tranquileafz CBD Gummies, has helped me and my family cope with what ails us! I am so confident in it that I’m offering free samples to everyone. Tranquileafz CBD Gummies is the product of thousands of hours of research and development. I wouldn’t talk about something on air I don’t believe in and give to my family.”
Lisa LaFlamme eventually admitted that big pharma companies are furious with her after noticing a large decline in sales since Tranquileafz CBD Gummies was launched on the market.
“Users of Tranquileafz CBD Gummies are experiencing results that before now were only possible through prescription medication. It’s obviously a much cheaper, and safer alternative and because of that pharmaceutical companies are finding it harder to keep patients using their prescriptions.”
Lisa LaFlamme's words coupled with online reports of amazing results got us curious about Tranquileafz CBD Gummies so we did some research — here’s what we found.
Is Tranquileafz CBD Gummies Right For You?
The short answer is Yes.
Tranquileafz CBD Gummies has been found to have a positive impact on key body functions including - neurological, physical, and psychological.
This includes but not limited to:
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While making an appearance on ‘NBC’ she gifted the cast and crew with Tranquileafz CBD Gummies products and made sure every guest was given a sample of the life changing supplement. Since then, she has cultivated a huge celebrity clientele who are regularly reordering the products. See for yourself!
Lisa LaFlamme's new line has been a huge hit amongst fellow celebs who got to try the initial launch of Tranquileafz CBD Gummies.
Wayne Gretzky I started a new prescription my doctor suggested and had several negative side effects. Lisa gave me a sample of Tranquileafz CBD Gummies and the product is a miracle worker. It only took a few days for me to notice the difference.
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Try It For Yourself!
While Tranquileafz CBD Gummies is selling out around the world, Lisa LaFlamme didn’t want our readers to miss out on experiencing the benefits of Tranquileafz CBD Gummies for themselves.
As such, she is offering our lucky readers the chance to try Tranquileafz CBD Gummies for A Big Discount! There’s no need to rush out to the shops or wait in line. You can order your big discount bottles of the supplement right now from the comfort of your own home. And you don’t need to pay any shipping.
If you want to finally be free from pain while fostering a much better quality of life, make sure you use Tranquileafz CBD Gummies every day. This product is designed to give you incredible results.
Because of the high demand of Tranquileafz CBD Gummies, Lisa LaFlamme can only offer a limited amount of big discount bottles so you’ll need to act quickly to take advantage of this amazing offer.
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Dan H.
I really didn't expect such a cool post from you. Actually I have been using Tranquileafz CBD Gummies for about a year already and couldn't be any happier!
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Zac P.
The timing of this couldn't be better, my wife and I are struggling and this could be our answer.
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Fritz C.
Yesterday I got my package Tranquileafz CBD Gummies and I already managed to try it! I feel better than ever already!
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Ryan P.
Ryan. I've heard that as well. I am anxious to find out for myself. Thanks FOX!
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Reynan P.
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