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The Truth Behind Weight Loss Ads
Dishonest advertisers make bogus claims about their weight loss products. Learn to spot and avoid bogus health claims.
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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.
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FTC puts advertisers on notice: honest opinions only
If you’re like many people, before you lay your money down — particularly for big-ticket items — you want to hear what past buyers say about them.
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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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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.
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Health product claims and false guarantees
If you’re looking for help with chronic pain, you might come across over-the-counter devices promising powerful, drug-free relief.
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If you bought ReJuvenation, you can get a refund
A few months ago, we wrote about a settlement with the makers of ReJuvenation, the so-cal
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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.
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Sprays and pills that cure it all? Not true.
Marketers try to sell us things like sprays and pills that supposedly cure it all, help us lose weight, get rid of wrinkles, and more.
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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.