In a shocking turn of events in April 2024, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, made a heartbreaking announcement that has left the British Royal Family in a state of fury.
The news broke through a Facebook ad at the end of April 2024, but like many stories involving the royal family, this advertisement turned out to be deceitful and false.
What made this particular tale even more alarming was the fact that it was a complete hoax.
Responding to the distressing Facebook ad, the website jehoon.icu released an article featuring the logo of a fake news outlet named Entertainment Today Insider News.
The Royal Family is seething over the false claims made in the article regarding the Duchess of Sussex’s supposed involvement with Derm Le Fleur Deluxe Anti-Aging Serum.
The article went as far as to allege that she had plans to endorse the product on the QVC TV shopping network and had signed a deal with Laurie Greiner, a Shark Tank investor – all of which turned out to be entirely fabricated.
Originally penned in 2018, the fraudulent article has undergone revisions over time.
It falsely listed several celebrities, including the late Barbara Walters, Vanna White, Meredith Vieira, Sherri Shepherd, and Rosie O’Donnell, as supporters of the product.
The article directed readers to purchase the product from jehoon.icu.com via links provided within the misleading content, with hidden subscription fees exceeding $100 per month, as disclosed in fine print on the website.
Furthermore, the website claimed endorsements from the National Eczema Association, along with alleged buzz from scientists and celebrities, without specifying any names.
However, a search for Derm Le Fleur Deluxe Anti-Aging Serum on the National Eczema Association’s website yielded no results.
Upon further investigation, it was revealed that the product holds a dismal F rating and a customer review score of 1.41 out of 5 on the Better Business Bureau website.
Scammers have been exploiting social media platforms to promote costly creams and supplements, but fact-checking website Snopes advises individuals to consult dermatologists before investing in such products.
The Duchess of Sussex hoax serves as a cautionary tale, highlighting the importance of verifying claims before falling victim to misleading advertisements.
As the repercussions of this deceptive scheme continue to unfold, it underscores the significance of vigilance in the face of online misinformation.