VERA FILES FACT CHECK: ‘Sinusitis spray’ ads on FB are FAKE
Several Facebook posts are advertising an “all-natural” nasal spray that guarantees to cure sinusitis and rhinitis within seven to 14 days. These are scams.
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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Impostor site posts FAKE ‘ANC’ story on ‘instant cure’ for cataract, glaucoma
A website posing as ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) published a report on a product that allegedly treats two eye conditions without surgery. Cardiologist Dr. Willie Ong supposedly developed the cure.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Time Capsule ad of local celebrities, Vicki Belo FAKE
Fake advertisements are again circulating on Facebook (FB) featuring actresses and dermatologist Vicki Belo promoting a “magical gel” that works against scars, acne, melasma and other skin problems.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Sammi Egg Essence Mask NOT FDA-registered
Several FB pages uploaded videos claiming Dr. Vicki Belo and other Filipina actresses are promoting an egg mask that “moisturizes and brightens skin” and “prevents acne and aging.” These are fake.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FB posts offering ‘assistance’ with SIM registration are SCAMS
Several posts on Facebook are offering help to netizens in registering their SIM cards online. These are scams.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Claim about not taking medicine for diarrhea NEEDS CONTEXT
An alternative medicine practitioner advised people not to take medicine when suffering from diarrhea or loose bowel movement. This needs context.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: CNN Philippines, DOH disown FAKE exposé on ‘hidden hypertension cure’
Several netizens are spreading links to a counterfeit “CNN Philippines” news report on a hypertension cure deliberately concealed from patients.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Neypro 1 Gold is NOT approved by FDA
Neypro 1 Gold is not on the Food and Drugs Administration’s (FDA) list of certified products as advertised.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FALSE advice about taking daily showers reemerges
A netizen reshared a five-year-old video which claims taking a shower daily negatively affects the body. This is not true, according to dermatologists.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Another FAKE ad uses Doc Willie Ong’s name to promote weight loss cereal
An impostor FB page using the name of Dr. Willie Ong posted a video promoting a cereal product that allegedly helps consumers lose weight.
