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Cracking down on health fraud.(Federal Trade Commission)

FDA Consumer | November 1, 2006 | Copyright

On April 19, 2006, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) led a massive "Hispanic Multimedia Surf" to identify potentially fraudulent advertising aimed at Spanish-speaking consumers. More than 160 participants from government agencies and Hispanic consumer and student groups "surfed" the Internet, Spanish radio and television broadcasts, and print media for deceptive advertising in the areas of credit, work opportunities, and health.

"The FDA's role in the surf was to focus on unapproved products with claims to cure, treat, or prevent serious diseases such as diabetes,…

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