BEWARE OF FAKE DR KARL ADVERTISEMENTS
DR KARL DOES NOT ENDORSE ANY COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS
Scammers are using Dr Karl’s name, image and AI-generated videos to promote supposed health treatments online. These advertisements, appearing primarily on Facebook and other social media platforms, are designed to look like genuine endorsements.
These promotions are fraudulent. Do not buy products through them or provide your personal or payment details.
They falsely promise relief of many health-related issues via various therapeutic products. They do this via imposter AI videos – and they request payment for these totally fraudulent products. Of course, these products do not work. Under no circumstances should you purchase anything online related to these fake therapeutic products. Not only will you be charged for these products in US dollars (rather than Australian dollars), in many cases your credit card will be hit with two additional charges of USD 300. Often the vendor will then vanish entirely from the internet in that particular identity, leaving you no recourse. Occasionally a totally ineffectual product is delivered, but in most cases, nothing is delivered.
What to do if you see one:
- In general, if an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is.
- Do not enter your personal or financial details.
- You can report FAKE ads here: www.scamwatch.gov.au/report-a-scam
Take a moment before trusting an online promotion
Check who is behind the offer and independently verify the seller’s identity and contact details. Treat promises of remarkable health improvements with caution, particularly when they rely on a familiar face to gain your trust.
If anything seems suspicious, stop engaging with the advertiser.
