39: Quarantined - Flattening the Coronavirus SCAM Curve

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/

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