United States of America

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20580

Serena Viswanathan

Acting Associate Director

Division of Advertising Practices

July 28, 2020

WARNING LETTER

VIA EMAIL TO the1virusbuster@gmail.com

The1VirusBuster / KW Technology

Gary Kong, KW Technology Founder

Timothy Wetzel, KW Technology Co-Founder

Re: Unsubstantiated claims for Coronavirus prevention or treatment

Dear Mr. Kong and Mr. Wetzel:

This is to advise you that FTC staff has reviewed your website at 

www.the1virusbuster.com on July 16, 2020. We also reviewed your social media website at 

www.facebook.com/The1virusbuster-104911361168295/, where you direct consumers to your 

website, www.the1virusbuster.com, to purchase The 1 Virus Buster Cards. We have determined 

that you are unlawfully advertising that certain products prevent or treat Coronavirus Disease 

2019 (COVID-19).

Some examples of Coronavirus prevention or treatment claims include:

• “Trustworthy Virus Buster Product.

Our powerful sterilization anti-virus, bacteria’s [sic] cards, can kill most all viruses 

up to three feet.

SHOP NOW

Why People Love

Virus Buster Products

Our company’s Virus Buster . . . products are designed to help you and your family 

fight off a new generation of viruses and bacteria’s [sic], never before encountered 

worldwide.
The1VirusBuster / KW Technology

July 28, 2020

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SHOP NOW...

Revolutionary Products

Our products are Germany, the United States scientists, quantum profit research 

technology, American manufacturing, FDA, EPA state government, infectious 

disease centers and health bureau products, wear this card can kill the virus within 

three feet.”

[www.the1virusbuster.com]

• “As deadly viruses and bacterias [sic] [video displays graphic images of Coronavirustype molecules] have taken root in our lives and will remain and get worse worldwide 

[text on screen: ‘Spain had 47,610 confirmed cases and 3,434 deaths, as of March 26’], 

we are at risk of breathing in existing viruses and bacterias [sic], which lead to respiratory 

infections. Today, we have a solution that gives you peace of mind. Introducing, the 

1VirusBuster, created by KW Technology Inc. It uses quantum theory technology, 

combines known virus and bacteria killing compounds. It is safe, simple, and effective.

All you need to do is hang it on your neck or attach it to your collar, close to your mouth 

and nose. If used correctly, it kills 99.99% of most harmful bacteria and viruses, which 

live in the air you breathe, within a three-foot radius. The time is now to protect yourself 

and your family. Get the 1VirusBuster today.”

[Text of video displayed on www.the1virusbuster.com and 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3OUMSYO8sE]

• “About Us

After 9/11, we were told our enemy was the terrorist; an enemy we see and know. Today, 

we have a new “enemy”. It’s invisible and hides in front of our eyes. It hides invisibly on 

every door handle, or creeps all over us as we kiss, hug or even breathe.... How has the 

spectacle of Covid-19 been able to haunt 7.5 billion people and bring the world to a 

standstill in no time at all? ... From our research, from 100’s COVID 19 patients test, we 

found the 2019-nCoV Coronavirus was a new generation of viruses.... We turned to 

Super Power Quantum Computing. We are entering a new era of computing to fight a 

new era of viruses and diseases. What if we can find some chemicals that react to 

ambient temperature and humidity? Make a ‘shield’ or invisible barrier that stops, diverts, 

and or kills any viruses, bacteria, and pathogens before entering the nose, mouth, and 

sometimes, eyes? This would be wonderful! After thousands of tests, We developed a 

group of chemical compounds using IBM’s Quantum Computer, to accelerate this 

exceedingly tedious process and gain reliable answers.... Now, we introduce to you The 

1 Virus Buster. It is a group of uniquely formed compounds, which when used correctly, 

omit a barrier around one’s face. This barrier kills most viruses, bacteria, and pathogens 

before they enter the nose, mouth, and sometimes, eyes.... The patent-pending 
The1VirusBuster / KW Technology

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technology, called ISiL-Chlor technology ensures science is backing up the positive 

results of this virus killer.”

[www.the1virusbuster.com/about-us; also text of video displayed on

www.the1virusbuster.com and www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRY_Tf4GTXQ]

It is unlawful under the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. § 41 et seq., to advertise that a product 

or service can prevent, treat, or cure human disease unless you possess competent and 

reliable scientific evidence, including, when appropriate, well-controlled human clinical 

studies, substantiating that the claims are true at the time they are made. For COVID-19, no 

such study is currently known to exist for the products identified above. Thus, any 

coronavirus-related prevention or treatment claims regarding such products are not supported 

by competent and reliable scientific evidence. You must immediately cease making all such 

claims. 

You are also advised to review all other claims for your products and immediately 

cease making claims that are notsupported by competent and reliable scientific evidence.

Within 48 hours, please send a message to Richard Cleland, Assistant Director via 

electronic mail at rcleland@ftc.gov describing the specific actions you have taken to address the 

FTC’s concerns. If you have any questions regarding compliance with the FTC Act, please 

contact Richard Cleland at 202-326-3088.

Very truly yours,

Serena Viswanathan

Acting Associate Director

Division of Advertising Practices