Government,
Civil Litigation,
Administrative/Regulatory
Aug. 18, 2020
FTC ramps up investigations into companies selling virus cures
On Friday, the agency sent warning letters to 20 companies, including one in San Diego. Each informs the company or clinic they might be making claims that violate federal law. Among the products the agency identified as being falsely marketed as cures for the virus are nasal sprays, supplements, lotion, herbal remedies, electrical devices and even chiropractic treatments.
The Federal Trade Commission has ramped up investigations into companies it claims are trying to fraudulently profit off of the coronavirus pandemic.
On Friday, the agency sent warning letters to 20 companies, including one in San Diego. Each informs the company or clinic they might be making claims that violate federal law. Among the products the agency identified as being falsely marketed as cures for the virus are nasal sprays, s...
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