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Health fraud scams on social media

Scams on social media involving health products, including those using Dr. Ben Carson's name and likeness.

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Jan 17, 2026

Which consumer protections and reporting channels exist to flag and remove online health scam ads?

Federal regulators, state attorneys general, and major platforms each have roles and tools to flag and remove online health scam ads: consumers can report fraud directly to the FTC, to agency-specific...

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