Consumer Alert
CBD, COVID-19 and cancer: The unfounded facts
The COVID-19 pandemic creates the perfect storm of hopes and fears that dishonest business try to exploit with fake promises of protection and healing.
COVID-19 scam reports, by the numbers
If you’re a regular reader of this blog — or of the news, you know that scammers are out in force, taking advantage of all aspects of the Coronavirus pandemic.
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FTC sends more warnings to sellers of scam Coronavirus treatments
Last month, the FTC and FDA sen
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60 and over in the time of COVID-19? Read on.
I know, 60-year-olds. You’re not old. In fact, we’ve found that, when people think “old,” they think of someone about 10 years older than they are right now.
FTC & FDA: Warnings sent to sellers of scam Coronavirus treatments
Last month, we cautioned you to be on the lookout for scammers taking advantage of fears surrounding th
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FTC settles pain relief device case for $4 million
If you live with chronic and severe pain, over-the-counter devices that promise powerful, drug-free relief can be tempting, even if they’re costly.
FTC reaches settlement with anti-aging pill seller
If you remember nothing else from this blog post, remember this: sellers that peddle cures must have scientific proof to back up their claims. The FTC takes action when they don’t.