SHAMELESS online sellers are hawking potentially dangerous pills to dieters desperate to shift the Christmas pounds.
Some contain banned drug phentermine hydrochloride, linked to high blood pressure and heart disorders.
And because they are unregulated, the capsules could include other dodgy chemicals.
But cowboys are pushing them hard on social media with special offers and timelimited deals, typically charging between £60 and £80 for a month's supply.
They target young girls on TikTok and use pink, sparkly packaging and images that promise a perfect figure without hitting the gym. Our reporter ordered pills from two sellers on TikTok and Instagram - @slimsation_uk and @ pinkies_ltd- and they came by next-day delivery with no questions asked.
This story is from the December 31, 2023 edition of The Sunday Mirror.
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