How to Watch Out for Health Scams
The ads mention about aches and pains disappearing forever or curing cancer in one week but there are no guarantees that will happen that it can be done either. There is the old saying of, If it's too good to be to true, then it probably is! Many of these companies are marketing products that are untested and the cures are unproven at the same time. These untested remedies can be harmful which is a serious problem. Unfortunately those are most susceptible targets for these types of scams are older people. There are currently no cures for such health conditions such as diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, or arthritis.
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Instructions
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Research for more information than just what the company marketing's advertisement said on the television, radio, newspaper or the internet.
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Ask others who have taken the product to find out their thoughts before going forward with purchases you're unsure of.
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Remember the old saying that if it is too good to be true then it probably is! With that in mind avoid purchasing the product if it sounds too good to be true. This will save money in the long run.
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Research more about health conditions and consult with a physician to find out more if there are any credible cures or treatments.
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Watch for anti-aging products promising to keep a person young, the best way to counter aging is to eat a healthy diet, get exercise regularly, avoid destructive habits such as smoking and drinking heavily. Basically living a healthy lifestyle will help keep the body healthy within the process.
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Look at sales pitches promising painless or quick cure, the product having a secret formula no one knows about except them. A promise of no risks involved and a money-back guarantee, a requirement of advance payment and the claim that the supplies are limited. Unproven case studies from alleged satisfied patients as a majority of those people are paid actors, who are reading from a script to say those things about the product.
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Contact the Better Business Bureau and/or the Federal Trade Commission if you have been scammed by a company.
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