Spam by Body EQ Hair Away is a depilatory and topical hair inhibitor sold by
 BodyEQ.com.
Hair Away or any other hair-related
products sold by Body EQ should be avoided by all consumers.
Given that there is no published proof of this claim and given
their history of pushing cut-rate products, this is definitely
one to avoid. It's just an Epil-Stop wannabe.
As I noted with many hair removal scams, the real business is
affiliate commission, not the product sold. From AffiliateFirst.com:
"BodyEQ affiliates use our highly effective links and
banners. Exciting sweepstakes and gift-with-purchase offers
drive a high volume of traffic to generate sales and commissions.
To earn 22% commission, sign up as a BodyEQ.com affiliate at
Commission Junction. And send your visitors to the ultimate
skincare, bath & body, beauty and nutrition center!"
The Body EQ people have also been involved in the sale of dirt-cheap
wristwatches of questionable quality and the generation of mailing
lists through sites that offer free junk like their cheap stopwatches.
They are now moving into the bigger world of cosmetics, as evidenced
by the Hair Away product.
These kind of affiliate programs are frequently used by questionable
companies. They allow them to do aggressive marketing by making
others do the selling for them. Unfortunately, "rogue affiliates"
often rersort to unsavory activities in order to make the sale.
One of their affiliates has been doing some spamming to a South
Dakota ISP as of summer 2002, which is certain to bring them to
the attention of some anti-spam people they would rather not meet.
BodyEq
affiliates' spamming history
Stanford International Holding Corporation
834 S. Broadway, 5th Floor, Los Angeles, California, 90014
TEL (213) 243-1505 FAX (213) 243-1509
BodyEq spams me
To demonstrate the problem of scum like BodyEQ using rogue affiliates,
On February 6, 2003, a BodyEq affiliate spammed me. The spamboy
affiliate involved had the code name t933o.
Received: from BodyEq.com ([64.201.128.11])
From: Delivery@BodyEq.com
Subject: NOTICE OF SHIPMENT. YOUR REPLY IS REQUESTED.
http://www.bodyeq.com/t933o/
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Super - Comfortable Hot & Cold Eye Compress
Experience the wonderful relaxing, rejuvenating feeling of a
warm (or cold) compress around your eyes.
* Reduces Crows feet and shadows
* Improves Blood Circulation
Feels great when sinuses or congestion are a problem.
It's Safe, reusable, convenient and super comfortable.
Can be chilled in refrigerator or heated in warm water.
Tropical Cotton Waffle Loofah Pad
Loofah is a tropical fruit from the pumpkin family. When the
fruit is dried it becomes a wonderful washing cloth and scrubber.
The loofah not only cleanses impeccably but also stimulates
circulation, refreshes, and smoothes the skin-even enhancing
the skin's ability to renew itself.
Japanese Lavender Relaxation Bath Tablet
In Japan, the bath is an important ritual -- cleansing, relaxing,
and stress-relieving. Now people all over the world are taking
time out for themselves ... and rediscovering the restorative
power of a leisurely, soothing Japanese bath. You can too! Bathe
in healing lavender to relieve muscle aches, menstrual
cramps, even itchy mosquito bites. Lavender is also believed
by some to dispel depression and promote relaxation and sleep.
Go ahead...Indulge Yourself!Click here to order now
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Conclusion
Would you expect something legitimate from a spam-friendly company
that promotes products with a name like megamooch? I wouldn't.
Bottom line: Consumers should consider this Hair Away product
the same way they would if someone on the street came up and said,
"Hey buddy, wanna buy a watch?"
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