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Fake Skincare and Weight-Loss Ads

Fake skincare and weight-loss ads that used celebrity images without permission.

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Feb 1, 2026
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Did dr phil and dr oz find parasite that caused diabetes

No—there is no credible evidence that or Dr. Oz "found" a parasite that causes diabetes; the claim originates from AI‑generated advertising that falsely used their likenesses to sell a and echoes a lo...

Jan 16, 2026
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What fact‑checking organizations have documented deepfake celebrity ads for weight‑loss supplements and how did they verify denials?

Fact‑checking organizations and consumer watchdogs including the Associated Press and Rappler have documented manipulated celebrity videos used to advertise weight‑loss supplements, identifying edits ...