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Dr. Oz Weight-Loss Scams

Scammers using Dr. Oz's name to sell weight-loss supplements through affiliate marketing and social platforms, leading to congressional scrutiny and legal settlements.

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Jan 16, 2026
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How have affiliate marketing and social media contributed to the spread of “Dr. Oz” branded weight‑loss scams?

Affiliate marketing networks and social platforms have acted as accelerants for “Dr. Oz” branded weight‑loss scams by enabling deceptive, high‑volume advertising and lowering the cost of scaling fake ...