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Scammers using free trials and steep discounts to enroll buyers in costly monthly subscriptions.

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Jan 31, 2026
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How have fake celebrity endorsements been used in CBD and cannabis product scams?

Fraudsters have repeatedly used fake celebrity endorsements—doctored videos, fabricated quotes and phony “news” articles—to lend credibility to CBD and cannabis products, driving traffic and convertin...

Jan 18, 2026

How do scammers use celebrity endorsements and fake news layouts to sell unapproved health products online?

Scammers routinely combine fake celebrity endorsements with news-like webpages and social ads to lend bogus credibility to unapproved health products, tricking people into buying ineffective or danger...

Jan 11, 2026

How do subscription and billing complaints typically unfold with viral weight‑loss supplement brands?

Viral weight‑loss supplement subscription complaints usually follow a predictable arc: flashy social ads lure buyers into "free trials" or low‑cost offers, fine print or checkout defaults enroll them ...

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