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NPR Investigates Mall Skincare Scams

Updated 2026-10-15 15:25 UTC 1 source Negative

An NPR investigation has uncovered a network of mall skincare stores that targeted older adults and people with disabilities. The stores offered free samples, high-pressure sales pitches, and subsequently charged exorbitant fees.

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How one network of mall skincare stores targeted vulnerable people across the U.S.

Free samples, high-pressure pitches and $50,000 bills: An NPR investigation reveals how a network of mall skincare stores systematically targeted older adults and people with disabilities across the U.S.

2026-10-14 20:27 UTC