Consumer fraud

Just Energy Group Inc. Appoints R. Scott Gahn as President and CEO

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Monday, August 5, 2019
Consumer fraud, Just Energy, TerraPass, Amigo Energy, Companies, Economy of the United States

Just Energy has named director, R. Scott Gahn, as its President and Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Just Energy has named director, R. Scott Gahn, as its President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • He was one of the founding shareholders and Chief Executive Officer of Just Energy Texas LP, which was acquired by the Company in 2007.
  • Following the acquisition, Mr. Gahn was the Chief Operating Officer of Just Energy until June 2011.
  • Just Energy is the parent company of Amigo Energy, EdgePower Inc., Filter Group Inc., Green Star Energy, Hudson Energy, Interactive Energy Group, Just Energy Advanced Solutions, Tara Energy, and Terrapass.

Worldwide Business with kathy ireland®: See Just Energy Take A Closer Look At Their Game-Changing Renewable Energy Solutions

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Saturday, June 22, 2019
Articles, Consumer fraud, Just Energy, Renewable energy, Energy, Energy policy

Established in 1997, Just Energy is a leading retail consumer company specializing in electricity and natural gas commodities, energy efficiency solutions and renewable energy options.

Key Points: 
  • Established in 1997, Just Energy is a leading retail consumer company specializing in electricity and natural gas commodities, energy efficiency solutions and renewable energy options.
  • JL Haber, Vice President of Programming for Worldwide Business with kathy ireland, is thrilled to feature Just Energy.
  • Worldwide Business with kathy ireland is a weekly half-hour show featuring global executives sharing their business insights and framing the opportunities shaping their industries.
  • Worldwide Business with kathy ireland extends beyond the weekly on-air program with digital content delivered on various video platforms and across social media.

Innovus Pharmaceuticals Receives Notification to Market and Sell CarvaNum® for Muscle Recovery in the European Union

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Thursday, June 6, 2019
Health, Pharmaceutical, General Health, Consumer fraud, Homeopathy, Pseudoscience

This represents the fifth Innovus Pharma product to receive CPNP notification in the European Union so far, the others being Zestra, Zestra Glide, Sensum+, and Diabasens.

Key Points: 
  • This represents the fifth Innovus Pharma product to receive CPNP notification in the European Union so far, the others being Zestra, Zestra Glide, Sensum+, and Diabasens.
  • We are pleased to announce the receipt of the CPNP in the European Union for CarvaNum.
  • CarvaNums market for muscle recovery is fairly large in the E.U.
  • Innovus is also working on filing for CarvaNum as a homeopathic drug for muscle cramps in the U.S. and Canada.

Information Update - Homeopathic remedies are not a substitute for vaccines

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Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Pseudoscience, Articles, Consumer fraud, Homeopathy, Vaccination, Health, Naturopathy, Science, Vaccine, Preventive healthcare, Vaccine hesitancy

There is no evidence supporting their effectiveness in preventing or treating infectious diseases.

Key Points: 
  • There is no evidence supporting their effectiveness in preventing or treating infectious diseases.
  • No homeopathic products should be promoted as an alternative to vaccines because there are no substitutes for vaccines.
  • Health Canada is aware of reports that some homeopathic and naturopathic practitioners are promoting nosodes for "homeoprophylaxis," suggesting they can protect children from illness.
  • We also encourage you to seek out credible sources of information when deciding whether to vaccinate your children.

New Mineralgia Pain Relief Cream to Show at Natural Products Expo West

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Medical specialties, Medicine, Health, Rheumatology, RTT, Skeletal disorders, Consumer fraud, Homeopathy, Pseudoscience, Pain, Arthralgia, Arthritis

LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mineralgia, the first FDA-approved mineral and plant-based pain-relief cream will show at Natural Products Expo West at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California on March 7, 8 and 9.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mineralgia, the first FDA-approved mineral and plant-based pain-relief cream will show at Natural Products Expo West at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California on March 7, 8 and 9.
  • "With Mineralgia, we have reinvented pain relief," Rozenberg said.
  • Mineralgia provides immediate and long-lasting relief from back and joint pain, sprains, arthritis, sore muscles, sports-related and minor injuries and overexertion.
  • "Unlike many 'natural' topical pain-relief products that are homeopathic, Mineralgia is FDA approved; yet, it contains no chemical pain-relief ingredients," Rozenberg explained.

MBRCC kicks off Fraud Prevention Month with new anti-fraud resources for Canadian mortgage brokers and customers

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Friday, March 1, 2019
Economy, Finance, Money, Mortgage broker, Mortgage, Consumer fraud, Loans, Mortgage fraud, Mortgage loan, Fraud, Mortgage Professionals Canada

TORONTO, March 1, 2019 /CNW/ - The Mortgage Broker Regulators' Council of Canada ( MBRCC ) is promoting consumer protection through increased awareness of mortgage fraud risks and the adoption of anti-fraud strategies by Canadian mortgage brokers.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 1, 2019 /CNW/ - The Mortgage Broker Regulators' Council of Canada ( MBRCC ) is promoting consumer protection through increased awareness of mortgage fraud risks and the adoption of anti-fraud strategies by Canadian mortgage brokers.
  • "We conducted a jurisdictional scan of current anti-fraud strategies and consulted key stakeholders regarding MBRCC's role in combating mortgage fraud," explains Charles Stevenson, Chair of MBRCC's Mortgage Fraud committee and Registrar of the Real Estate Council of Alberta.
  • "This new release is part of our commitment to promoting a common regulatory approach and consistent standards for mortgage brokers."
  • About the Mortgage Broker Regulators' Council of Canada:
    The MBRCC is comprised of regulators across Canada responsible for administering mortgage broker legislation and regulating the industry in their respective jurisdictions.

The Relief Products™ Wins 2019 DSN Retail Excellence Award - Natural

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Thursday, January 17, 2019
Pseudoscience, Consumer fraud, Homeopathy, Marketplace, Pharmacy, Television in Canada, Series

RENO, Nev., Jan. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Relief Products, a leading innovator in creating homeopathic remedies for chronic and acute conditions, has been honored with the prestigious DSN Retail Excellence (REX) award in the Natural category.

Key Points: 
  • RENO, Nev., Jan. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Relief Products, a leading innovator in creating homeopathic remedies for chronic and acute conditions, has been honored with the prestigious DSN Retail Excellence (REX) award in the Natural category.
  • As the trusted voice of the retail pharmacy marketplace, Drug Store News (DSN) is the number one source of news, knowledge, and networking in the industry.
  • DSN evaluates hundreds of HBC Brands in the Natural space, awarding only a handful of manufacturers who have made a significant difference in the Natural Category over the past several years.
  • As a family owned and operated company, The Relief Products is dedicated to its mission of helping as many people as possible Stay Healthy, Naturally.

Endorsement enforcement: Deceptive diabetes claims challenged

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Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Testimonial, Dietary Supplements, Consumer fraud

Questionable diabetes products have been around for centuries and the latest one to attract law enforcement attention is a dietary supplement called Nobetes.

Key Points: 
  • Questionable diabetes products have been around for centuries and the latest one to attract law enforcement attention is a dietary supplement called Nobetes.
  • A just-filed FTC action challenges false and unsubstantiated advertising claims, deceptive testimonials, and a stealthy continuity plan, which led to unauthorized charges on consumers credit cards.
  • Furthermore, according to Darnell, Nobetes has 35 supplements in it that can fill the nutrient shortages that diabetes causes.

Private Label Brands offers RSQ Five Junior for kids dealing with stress

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Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Consumer fraud, Homeopathy, Pseudoscience, Boca Raton, Florida, Audi RSQ, Geography of Florida, Florida, Geography of the United States

BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Private Label Brands , a company known for developing high-quality nutripathic products, offers RSQ Five Junior , which provides temporary relief from stress, for children.

Key Points: 
  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Private Label Brands , a company known for developing high-quality nutripathic products, offers RSQ Five Junior , which provides temporary relief from stress, for children.
  • They include:
    Many parents, however, will go to doctors and have drugs prescribed, but Private Label Brands has an all-natural homeopathic product developed just for kids that may help ease their stress levels.
  • That is why we developed RSQ Five Junior, a safe and effective nutripathic remedy to help kids deal with stress," Lauren Van Zyl, CEO of Private Label Brands, said.
  • Private Label Brands, a leading international manufacturer of homeopathic, herbal and nutritional supplements, was founded in 2008.

The Relief Products™ Arrives in Vitamin Shoppes Nationwide

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Thursday, November 8, 2018
Pseudoscience, Consumer fraud, Homeopathy, The Vitamin Shoppe, Health, Human behavior

RENO, Nev., Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Relief Products, a pioneer in creating homeopathic remedies for chronic and acute conditions, announces Vitamin Shoppe as its newest retail partner.

Key Points: 
  • RENO, Nev., Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Relief Products, a pioneer in creating homeopathic remedies for chronic and acute conditions, announces Vitamin Shoppe as its newest retail partner.
  • The Relief Products will debut PinkEye Relief and Stye Relief in over 700 stores nationwide in late 2018.
  • The Relief Products is thrilled to enter this specialty retailer who shares in their commitment to provide homeopathic remedies to the health-conscious consumer.
  • The Relief Products' answer to these health-conscious consumers can be found in their PinkEye Relief and Stye Relief products.