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Be Careful! 5 Dangerous Scams Targeting Retirees

September 30, 2020 · Retirement Life
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Fraudulent anti-aging product scams

Anti-aging products have become the new rage in the U.S. but what consumers don’t know is just how harmful these really are.

As a rule of thumb, don’t purchase something that sounds just too good to be true. Unbelievable claims are a definite red flag. The majority of these products are usually made outside our borders and may contain dangerous ingredients such as aluminum, beryllium, arsenic, and have even been found to have traces of urine.

Are you trying to maintain your youth by staying healthy? Talk to your doctor before making any purchases, especially from shady businesses online and especially if the product you wanted to purchase is one that you would have had to ingest.

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