Quackwatch

About this book

Presents a guide to avoiding health fraud and quackery. Describes ploys that may fool consumers and ways to spot quackery. Includes victim and nonvictim case reports, legislative information, and common misconceptions. Contains questionable products, services, theories, and advertisements including lists of books and individual doctors to avoid. Links to consumer protection resources and related groups. Contains a site search engine and information on joining the health fraud discussion list. Provides access to German, French, Spanish and Portuguese versions of the site. Lists related consumer protection books, magazines, newsletters, and journals.