Consumer Alert
Nasal spray’s unsupported COVID-19 treatment claims are not up to snuff
Many of us would like to believe a marketer’s claims that an over-the-counter nasal spray can prevent or treat COVID-19.
Consumer Alert
FTC warns diabetes treatment sellers: cease and desist with questionable claims
If you or someone you care about has diabetes and are struggling to afford expensive medications like insulin, ads for products that claim to prevent, treat, or cure Type I or Type II diabetes migh
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Don’t buy fake COVID-19 vaccine cards or negative test results. Here’s why
More and more places are requiring proof that you’ve had a COVID-19 vaccine or have
Consumer Alert
Think stem cell therapy can treat your ailments? It may pay to think twice
People are living longer than ever before.
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Considering fertility products? Spot the fake claims
People facing difficulties having children often explore fertility products to help them get pregnant.
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FTC and DOJ bring first case under new COVID-19 consumer protection law
There are no supplements proven to treat or prevent COVID-19.
Consumer Alert
Ignore bogus COVID vaccine survey
Scammers are using a new trick to steal your money and personal information: a bogus COVID vaccine survey.
Consumer Alert
Scammers cash in on COVID-19 vaccination confusion
With every passing day, the news on COVID-19 vaccine distribution seems to change. One reason is that distribution varies by state and territory.
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Does your health app protect your sensitive info?
New health apps are popping up every day, promising to help you track your health conditi
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Don’t be CBDeceived by junk science
If you’ve explored alternative treatments for medical conditions, you’ve probably noticed that CBD products are pretty popular.