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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2020 · 25 MIN

39: Quarantined - Flattening the Coronavirus SCAM Curve

from Spot On! · host Dr. Joan Salge Blake

From bogus cures to fake home testing kits, American consumers are losing tens of millions of dollars to Covid-19-related frauds. As the pandemic continues to impact the country, people are more vulnerable than ever to misinformation.   How can we protect ourselves from getting scammed? To answer this question, we brought on Timothy Caulfield, a professor of health law & science policy and TV host. Check out Tim Caulfield’s Twitter: twitter.com/CaulfieldTim Tim's NBC article: https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/dr-oz-s-hydroxychloroquine-advocacy-seduces-trump-coronavirus-wellness-woo-ncna1185596 Tim's book, The Science of Celebrity: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0735239770 Tim's upcoming book, Relax, Dammit!: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B086H3G6WB/ __________ Thank you for listening! Find us on Social: www.facebook.com/SpotOnDrJSB/ www.instagram.com/spot_on_podcast/ twitter.com/joansalgeblake

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