Summary: <p>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. </p> <p>How can we protect ourselves from getting scammed?</p> <p>To answer this question, we brought on Timothy Caulfield, a professor of health law & science policy and TV host.</p> <p>Check out Tim Caulfield’s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/CaulfieldTim"><u>twitter.com/CaulfieldTim</u></a></p> <p>Tim's NBC article: <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/dr-oz-s-hydroxychloroquine-advocacy-seduces-trump-coronavirus-wellness-woo-ncna1185596"><u>https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/dr-oz-s-hydroxychloroquine-advocacy-seduces-trump-coronavirus-wellness-woo-ncna1185596</u></a></p> <p>Tim's book, <em>The Science of Celebrity</em>: <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0735239770"><u>https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0735239770</u></a></p> <p>Tim's upcoming book, <em>Relax, Dammit!</em>: <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B086H3G6WB/"><u>https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B086H3G6WB/</u></a></p> <p><u>__________</u></p> <p>Thank you for listening!</p> <p>Find us on Social:</p> <p>www.facebook.com/SpotOnDrJSB/</p> <p>www.instagram.com/spot_on_podcast/</p> <p>twitter.com/joansalgeblake</p>
