 Since
older people tend to suffer more chronic illnesses, they're
especially vulnerable to getting taken in by quacks - people
who knowingly sell worthless, unproven, even downright dangerous
remedies. Anti-aging potions, arthritis remedies and cancer
cures are among the favourite products used to lure victims.
How can you protect yourself from getting ripped off by quacks?
First of all, remember: if it sounds "too good to be true,"
it probably is. Don't always believe what you see and hear in
ads. And watch for these common ploys:
- promises of a quick or painless cure
- claims of a "special" or "secret" formula only available
by mail from one source
- presenting testimonials from "satisfied patients"
- advertising that a product works for a wide variety of
ailments
- claiming to have a cure for a disease that isn't understood
by medical science yet
If you're concerned about any claims made for a particular
product, be sure to check with your doctor or pharmacist before
you buy it.
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