Like Health And Economic Impact, COVID-19 Unprecedented As Unlawful Claims Driver
Executive Summary
Variety of products advertised with false coronavirus claims also grew in FTC's latest warnings submitted. It warned 21 firms on claims for products including IV drips, ozone therapy and stem cell treatments.
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