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identifying health fraud scams
a health fraud scam is a way to fool people about health products that may not be all theyre cracked up to be. they play on our desires for a quick fix and bombard us everywhere, promising help for many common health issues, including weight loss, memory loss, sexual performance, and joint pain. these scams are risky for the consumer. relying on unproven products can lead to delays in getting the proper treatment and can cause serious or fatal injuries. these claims are often used in health fraud scams and should be considered red flags: miraculous cure; quick fix; ancient remedy; and new discovery. many claim to offer no - risk money back guarantee. additionally, if a product claims to cure a wide range of unrelated diseases, its probably a scam. no one product can treat or cure many different illnesses.
according to this passage, health fraud scams can be identified by which features? check all that apply.
promise a quick fix
promise a miraculous cure
claim a new discovery
claim a cure for a specific disease
link to valid scientific studies
offer a no - risk, money - back guarantee

Explanation:

The passage states that health - fraud scams play on desires for a quick fix, promise a miraculous cure, claim new discoveries, and often offer no - risk, money - back guarantees. They also claim to cure a wide range of diseases which is a red flag. Linking to valid scientific studies is not a characteristic of fraud scams.

Answer:

• promise a quick fix
• promise a miraculous cure
• claim a new discovery
• claim a cure for a specific disease
• offer a no - risk, money - back guarantee