Weight loss fraud now floods the internet and other media. Con artists specializing in weight loss fraud target and exploit the most vulnerable among us, often children, teens and low income consumers. Unfortunately, there s a great deal of complacency about fraud. Many professionals shrug it off as not their concern. Consumers seldom complain.
Regulatory agencies plead budget constraints and more pressing problems.
But we can no longer afford to be complacent about the current upsurge in fraud and quackery in the health field. Increases health risk. Weight loss fraud, quackery and fads cause many injuries, severe reactions and deaths each year in the U.S. Misplaced belief in quackery also prevents people from seeking adequate medical care. Increases financial costs. Modern con artists use an array of high-tech methods to swindle their victims.