Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver exposes dangerous weight loss scam targeting fans

Sue Cleaver, the iconic Coronation Street star who plays Eileen Grimshaw on the show, warned fans to stay vigilant after recently experiencing an upsetting moment involving her online profile.

The 58-year-old actress said she had 'never been so sad' as she took to her social media account to exclaim her disbelief.


Sue had been receiving messages from fans about 'keto gummies' and other scam products they had seen advertised using her photos online.


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Sue Cleaver warns fans about weight loss scams. Image source: Instagram/@officialsuecleaver.


'I'm really, really sad that I have to actually make this video,' said Sue in her Instagram post.

'There is obviously some scam going around saying that I lost weight using keto gummies…I dunno. Well, it's cr**. It's a scam,' she added.

'It's outrageous. And I just want you to know that I would never, ever, ever advocate anything like that.'


Sue went on to explain that her recent weight loss was not the result of any sort of diet, supplement or other unregulated product.

'Yes, I lost some weight last year. I stopped drinking, and I went in the jungle. Yes, I have lost weight this year, but not from any diet,' she said.

Sue also experienced 'women's health issues', which have contributed to her weight loss. She is now working on gaining the weight back.

She said: 'Life's too short to worry about dieting and finding quick fixes. Just be happy with yourself.'


Tip
If you're looking to make a few changes to your lifestyle to help you feel better, we suggest exploring your options with your doctor to ensure a safe weight loss journey.

Any weight loss or fitness diet plan should be medically supervised and approved by your doctor, and we don’t recommend taking unregulated supplements or buying mysterious diet pills from the internet.

The Risks and Potential Harm of Unregulated Weight Loss Products

Many unregulated weight loss products are able to pedal their dangerous products to hopeful customers due to their glossy promises of total body transformation. However, the pitfalls and potential harm these products may bring cannot be overstated.


Firstly, these unregulated weight loss products have little-to-no scientific evidence to back them up and avoided the rigorous process that ensures they’re safe for consumption. Their claims are not monitored or evaluated by a regulatory agency, which means consumers could be potentially wasting money on a product that won’t deliver on its pledges.

Moreover, these products often contain hidden ingredients and substances which may pose a serious risk to your health. In some extreme cases, they could lead to severe medical complications or even death.

Remember, just because something is being sold doesn't mean it’s safe to use.


So why do people take the gamble? In part, it's the allure of the 'quick fix'. Unfortunately, there is no shortcut to health or weight loss.

Lastly, it's important to emphasise that abrupt and significant weight loss can put undue stress on your metabolism, potentially leading to long-term issues. Sustainable and healthy weight loss is generally measured in small increments over extended periods.

The message is clear. If something promises miraculous results but seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Here’s another story on a celebrity whose images were used to advertise keto gummies.

Key Takeaways
  • Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has criticised accounts using her recent weight-loss images to scam fans.
  • Cleaver debunked claims that she used diet supplements or keto gummies for her weight loss, calling the advertisements a 'scam'.
  • She clarified that her weight loss was due to quitting alcohol, going into the jungle, along with 'women's health issues'.
  • Her message to fans was to abandon quick-fix diets, with Cleaver urging fans, 'Just be happy with yourself.'

Have you seen these types of advertisements? Let us know in the comments below!
 
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Sue Cleaver, the iconic Coronation Street star who plays Eileen Grimshaw on the show, warned fans to stay vigilant after recently experiencing an upsetting moment involving her online profile.

The 58-year-old actress said she had 'never been so sad' as she took to her social media account to exclaim her disbelief.


Sue had been receiving messages from fans about 'keto gummies' and other scam products they had seen advertised using her photos online.


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Sue Cleaver warns fans about weight loss scams. Image source: Instagram/@officialsuecleaver.


'I'm really, really sad that I have to actually make this video,' said Sue in her Instagram post.

'There is obviously some scam going around saying that I lost weight using keto gummies…I dunno. Well, it's cr**. It's a scam,' she added.

'It's outrageous. And I just want you to know that I would never, ever, ever advocate anything like that.'


Sue went on to explain that her recent weight loss was not the result of any sort of diet, supplement or other unregulated product.

'Yes, I lost some weight last year. I stopped drinking, and I went in the jungle. Yes, I have lost weight this year, but not from any diet,' she said.

Sue also experienced 'women's health issues', which have contributed to her weight loss. She is now working on gaining the weight back.

She said: 'Life's too short to worry about dieting and finding quick fixes. Just be happy with yourself.'


Tip
If you're looking to make a few changes to your lifestyle to help you feel better, we suggest exploring your options with your doctor to ensure a safe weight loss journey.

Any weight loss or fitness diet plan should be medically supervised and approved by your doctor, and we don’t recommend taking unregulated supplements or buying mysterious diet pills from the internet.

The Risks and Potential Harm of Unregulated Weight Loss Products

Many unregulated weight loss products are able to pedal their dangerous products to hopeful customers due to their glossy promises of total body transformation. However, the pitfalls and potential harm these products may bring cannot be overstated.


Firstly, these unregulated weight loss products have little-to-no scientific evidence to back them up and avoided the rigorous process that ensures they’re safe for consumption. Their claims are not monitored or evaluated by a regulatory agency, which means consumers could be potentially wasting money on a product that won’t deliver on its pledges.

Moreover, these products often contain hidden ingredients and substances which may pose a serious risk to your health. In some extreme cases, they could lead to severe medical complications or even death.

Remember, just because something is being sold doesn't mean it’s safe to use.


So why do people take the gamble? In part, it's the allure of the 'quick fix'. Unfortunately, there is no shortcut to health or weight loss.

Lastly, it's important to emphasise that abrupt and significant weight loss can put undue stress on your metabolism, potentially leading to long-term issues. Sustainable and healthy weight loss is generally measured in small increments over extended periods.

The message is clear. If something promises miraculous results but seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Here’s another story on a celebrity whose images were used to advertise keto gummies.

Key Takeaways

  • Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has criticised accounts using her recent weight-loss images to scam fans.
  • Cleaver debunked claims that she used diet supplements or keto gummies for her weight loss, calling the advertisements a 'scam'.
  • She clarified that her weight loss was due to quitting alcohol, going into the jungle, along with 'women's health issues'.
  • Her message to fans was to abandon quick-fix diets, with Cleaver urging fans, 'Just be happy with yourself.'

Have you seen these types of advertisements? Let us know in the comments below!
Seen lots of these ads - I also have seen ads promising wrinkle reduction just by smoothing cream on face and bingo not a wrinkle to be seen just a badly photo shopped face!!! You’d have to be so naive to believe some of this stuff!!!!
 
Keto gummies are a scam and do not work. The Keto way of eating however, does!

This story is a typical example of the misinformation and the roller-coaster ride of quick fixes and gimmicks that unscrupulous people promote.

This story has a quick message for everyone who reads it and that is, 'no amount of quick fix products will work. You need to remove sugar, reduce carbs and eliminate grains and processed foods',

Having said this however, this story finishes on a low. I find her last statement quite stupid. She said:

'Life's too short to worry about dieting and finding quick fixes. Just be happy with yourself.'

Well, that could not be further from the truth. Life will certainly be a lot shorter in the absence of a healthy way of eating and you will reach a stage where you will not be happy with yourself, that's a certainty for most.

Good message at the start and absolutely awful message at the end!
 
The same as the ads for Thin Lizzy collagen capsules. Free trial, buy one get one free, pay $14.99 for postage.
Many companies do this, then when they have your card number, at the end of the month, they send you another at full price, which is $99.99.
Then you have to go through all the rigmarole of contacting your bank to get your card changed otherwise they just keep coming month after month. Trying to contact these type of companies and getting them to stop can go on for months.
I'm not saying that Thin Lizzy do this, I don't know, but I certainly wouldn't take the chance.
Also I did a Google search on this type of product and there is not any proof whatsoever that they work .
The only good reviews are written by guess who - Thin Lizzy!!
 
I just don’t know how companies can get away with blatant lies about celebrities endorsing their products. My husband was taken in by one recently with Richard Wilkins name being used with some bitcoin thing. I told him it was a scam but he kept saying but they wouldn’t be allowed to use his name and image like that. Well obviously they are and it’s so wrong.
 
I've seen a lot of celebrities claiming to have lost weight with these gummies. Kasey Donovan is one.
I'm sure its all a scam. If it was as easy as that it would be good.
 
I've seen a lot of celebrities claiming to have lost weight with these gummies. Kasey Donovan is one.
I'm sure its all a scam. If it was as easy as that it would be good.
Yes, definitely. They were probably using Kasey's name without her permission also. I don't know how they get away with it.
They also use Kochie's name for financial deals, he has often warned about it saying doesn't endorse any financial deals.
They do this with a lot of celebrity's names. Scum
 
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