MAJOR UPDATE: The individuals behind these emails have just been found responsible for sending fraudulent phishing emails under the guise of Facebook, and appear to be directly associated with survey scammers that I previously reported this past July for impersonating Verizon.
POPUP 23 - Fungus Secret? Christian Doctor Finds Biblical Solution To Eliminate Nail Fungus | Fungus Exodus
Registered via NameCheap on January 15, 2014 (Updated December 16, 2023) - Whois clearstateofmind.com
The popup is a lengthy, time-sensitive advertisement for “Youthful Brain,” a fraudulent memory enhancement supplement by Vitality Now, LLC. Each bottle costs $69, though buyers can also save by purchasing in quantities of 3 or 6 with their credit/debit cards, as they don’t accept checks or PayPal.
Other products sold by the organization include:
- Youthful Sleep (sleep enhancer)
- Ancient Relief (joint relaxer)
- Stem Cell Renew (stem cell stimulant)
Vitality Now, LLC is listed with a B+ rating on the Better Business Bureau, with user complaints revealing that they do not print receipts with their orders.
Associated Instagram Account - https://www.instagram.com/my_vitality_now/
Associated Phone Number - 800-599-0746
Associated Email Addresses:
POPUP 24 - https://sales.4warddefense.com/?oid=9&affid=53&sub1=822087&sub2=759672100
Registered via GoDaddy on November 4, 2015 (Updated November 5, 2023) - Whois 4warddefense.com
The popup is promoting “FREE State Gun Laws” by 4Ward Defense, LLC. Users will be asked to provide their full name, email address, shipping address and billing information to cover a $6.97 shipping fee. The scammers also accept payments through PayPal or Bitcoin.
User complaints for 4Ward Defense, LLC on Reddit and their Google and Yelp listings indicate patterns of fraudulent activity, such as:
- Overcharging customers and providing inaccurate information, leading to the company being banned from local shooting ranges.
- Shipping orders in unsealed boxes and shifting the blame towards the United States Postal Service.
- Threatening to call the Federal Bureau of Investigation on customers who attempt to cancel an order.
- Issuing invalid certificates for concealed carry permits.
- Abusing the Digital Millennium Copyright Act to silence posts that criticize their company or business practices.
Associated Facebook Account - Redirecting...
Associated Instagram Account - Login • Instagram
Associated LinkedIn Accounts:
- 4Ward Defense
- Eric Ward, Owner
- Steven Davies, Firearm Instructor and Media Director
- Tyler Long, Instructor
Associated YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTF-I6hLtdTcxC5MDM1qPzA
Associated Phone Number - (832) 559-0558 (Bandwidth.com via Google Voice)
Associated Email Address - [email protected]