CILITI TIL
A health fraud scam is a way to fool people about health
products that may not be all they're cracked up to be.
They play on our desires for a quick fix and bombard us
with deceptive marketing [They] can be found
everywhere, promising help for many common health
issues, including weight loss, memory loss, sexual
performance, and joint pain. These scams are risky for
the consumer. Relying on unproven products can lead to
delays in getting the proper treatment and can cause
serious or fatal injuries. These claims are often used in
health fraud scams and should be considered red flags:
miraculous cure; quick fix; ancient remedy; and new
discovery. Many claim to offer no-risk money back
guarantee. Additionally, if a product claims to cure a wide
range of unrelated diseases, it's probably a scam. No one
product can treat or cure many different illnesses.
- "Don't Be a Victim of Health Fraud Scams,"
FDA. GOV/HEALTHFRAUD
According to this passage, health fraud scams can be
identified by which features? Check all that apply.
promise a quick fix
promise a miraculous cure
claim a new discovery
claim a cure for a specific disease
link to valid scientific studies
ffer a no-risk, money-back guarantee
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