2 episodes
Devious Fraudsters Creola Johnson
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Fraudsters sell you on big dreams, but if you fall for their devious plans, you will have nothing to show for it except a bruised ego and a hole in your wallet. From Ohio State's Moritz College of Law, Professor Creola Johnson will explain how real-life fraudsters devise devious schemes that violate U.S. consumer protection laws. You will learn how to avoid becoming their next victim, and what to do if you've already fallen prey.
To report a scam: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/
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If you can’t say something nice about this weight loss product
Professor Cre Johnson interviews Carl Settlemyer, attorney with Federal Trade Commission (FTC), about the FTC’s action against Roca Labs for operating a weight loss supplement scam
For information for this podcast:
“If you can’t say something nice about this weight loss product…,” Carl Settlemyer, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2015/09/if-you-cant-say-something-nice-about-weight-loss-product
“Court Rules in FTC’s Favor in Case against Weight-loss Supplement Marketer Roca Labs” https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2018/09/court-rules-ftcs-favor-case-against-weight-loss-supplement
Gut Check: A Reference Guide for Media on Spotting False Weight Loss Claims, from FTC https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/gut-check-reference-guide-media-spotting-false-weight-loss#claims
“Beware of Products Promising Miracle Weight Loss,” from Food & Drug Administration, https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/beware-products-promising-miracle-weight-loss
To submit a complaint: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint/ -
Intro to Devious Fraudsters
Welcome to Professor Cre Johnson's new podcast, Devious Fraudsters