The Competition Bureau launched today Project False Hope, an education and enforcement initiative aimed at targeting cancer-related health fraud online. Project False Hope has already uncovered dozens of Canadian-operated Web sites offering cancer-related products that raise concerns under the false and misleading provisions of the Competition Act.
Millions of Canadians are turning to the Internet for health-related information. Once online, they will often be exposed to unproven and downright fraudulent cures or treatments for their health problems that can cheat them of time, money, and most importantly, their health.
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