Saw this in a newsletter today, and thought I’d pass it along.
SCAM ALERT - We are aware that there is currently a scam going around online and claiming to be endorsed by Prof Tim Noakes. Neither the The Noakes Foundation nor Prof Tim Noakes support or endorse this product. The advertisers have unlawfully and without his permission, associated Prof Tim Noakes with the product in order to misrepresent its qualities. We have reported the issue to the platforms in question, and have attempted to escalate the issue, with little success.
If you do spot the advert, you are encouraged to reply to the advertiser and bring the issue to your community’s attention. You are also encouraged to report this to Facebook, Instagram and Shopify. We have been advised that this is part of a fraudulent enterprise, targeting consumers and accepting payment with no intention of supplying any product.
You can learn more about our Eat Better South Africa affiliate programme here.
Jayne Bullen, COO of The Noakes Foundation, was recently interviewed on the Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler hosted by Pippa Hudson regarding the fake products claiming to be endorsed by Prof Tim Noakes. Listen to the full insert here.