As scientists continue to study whether cell phone radiation has any negative health impacts, scammers are picking up on the call.
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) reports scammers are trying to sell “shields” to unsuspecting victims, claiming they block any dangerous cell phone emissions.
The BBB states, “like many other too good to be true products, there is no scientific proof that these shields are actually effective. While it is always good to protect yourself from potentially harmful emissions, there are other ways to do it besides investing in a shield for your cell phone.”
Not only are these “shields” practically worthless from protection against any radiation, the Federal Trade Commission (FTS) reports that they may even interfere with your phone’s reception.
“Leave it to scammers to jump on the latest scientific frenzy,” said Patrick Bennett, BBB Director of Community Relations. “It’s important for consumers to do their research before investing in any too good to be true technology. More times than not, victims will end up with a faulty product that, in many cases, doesn’t actually do any good.”
If you’ve been contacted by any of these cell phone “shield” scammers, or have questions concerning the scam, you can contact the FTC by clicking here.
