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6 Fake Ebola Cures Being Peddled Online
« on: October 18, 2014, 05:35:53 pm »
The charlatans and snake-oil salesmen are hitting the interwebs full force.

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Throughout history, hucksters have emerged to sell bullshit "cures" for diseases to fearful people. Today these frauds make their home on the internet. And they're selling bullshit cures for Ebola. There is no known cure— or vaccine— for Ebola, but that's not stopping shameless profiteers from exploiting the panic over this deadly virus.

Below, six "cures" and "treatments" for Ebola that you might see tumbling through the internet. Please, don't waste your time or money on any of them.
1) Nano Silver...

2) Sulphuricum acidum (and other homeopathic garbage)...

3) High doses of Vitamin C....

4) Oregano oil and cinnamon oil...

5) Violin music...

6) Homemade Ebola vaccine....

Read the details at: http://factually.gizmodo.com/6-fake-ebola-cures-being-promoted-online-1642118276/+megneal



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Re: 6 Fake Ebola Cures Being Peddled Online
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2014, 05:40:11 pm »
Surprised it took them this long, but I know some people who will buy it.

I've seen #1, #2, and #3 being pushed on a certain other website.
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Re: 6 Fake Ebola Cures Being Peddled Online
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2014, 08:10:02 pm »
#2? Sulfuric acid? I would hope that people aren't dumb enough to seriously consider that one.
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Re: 6 Fake Ebola Cures Being Peddled Online
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2014, 10:27:20 pm »
Quote from: jmyrlefuller on October 18, 2014, 08:10:02 pm
#2? Sulfuric acid? I would hope that people aren't dumb enough to seriously consider that one.

Trust me, people are that dumb
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Re: 6 Fake Ebola Cures Being Peddled Online
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2014, 12:30:10 am »
These are all fake.  Don't waste your money.  Send me $10K and I will tell you the real cure for eBola.
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Re: 6 Fake Ebola Cures Being Peddled Online
« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2014, 01:39:58 am »
Why wait until you have caught the disease? Send me $5 k and I'll tell you the secrets of the vaccine.
Guaranteed 100% effective!!!
Made from readily available over the counter materials!
So simple, a child can make it!
No messy preparation or expensive lab and hospital fees!
Prompt delivery on receipt of payment.


Offer available for one week only
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Re: 6 Fake Ebola Cures Being Peddled Online
« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2014, 09:57:45 pm »
#7- Doctor Suggests That Marijuana Can Protect You From Ebola - See more at: http://www.naturalblaze.com/2014/10/doctor-suggests-that-marijuana-can.html#sthash.s78KOtpL.dpuf
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Re: 6 Fake Ebola Cures Being Peddled Online
« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2014, 09:58:20 pm »
Quote from: AbaraXas on October 19, 2014, 09:57:45 pm
#7- Doctor Suggests That Marijuana Can Protect You From Ebola - See more at: http://www.naturalblaze.com/2014/10/doctor-suggests-that-marijuana-can.html#sthash.s78KOtpL.dpuf

You'll just be too stoned to care that you're dying.
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