Tag: health

Last month, we cautioned you to be on the lookout for scammers taking advantage of fears surrounding th

Looking to improve your health or lose a few pounds? Maybe detox teas promoted by celebrities on social media have caught your eye.

Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus.

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.

Dressing up for Halloween can be fun. Revelers often use make-up, wigs and cosmetic contact lenses to complete their look.

You may have heard of using aloe vera for sunburn relief.

You see the ads on TV, hear them on the radio, or read them in print and online: attorneys telling you about the dangers of certain prescription drugs.

Three companies that tout their cannabis-derived products as miracle treatments for serious illnesses have gotten

Some ads for weight loss products promise miracles. They might say that the product works for everyone or will let you lose weight permanently. Those claims are lies.

Here’s one that goes to show just how creative scammers can be.