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Don't fall for false CBD claims

Advertising claims alleging CBD can treat diseases such as cancer or high blood pressure have not been proven true. Unfortunately, these ads are common among CBD products. BBB has tips to help you spot false claims and report bad ads.

Report questionable ad claims
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Watch out for CBD scams

Trying CBD? Watch out for tricky free trial offers that can leave you frustrated and billed for hundreds of dollars.

Learn about CBD scams
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Operation CBDeceit by the FTC

Don’t be CBDeceived by junk science. Take claims to cure or treat your symptoms with a dose of caution.

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CBD information from the FDA

The FDA has issued multiple warnings regarding safety and efficacy claims attributed to products containing CBD.

Read FDA guidance on CBD
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FDA warns about Delta-8 THC

Delta-8 THC is a substance found in the Cannabis sativa plant and has been found to be marketed in ways that pose serious health risks.

Read FDA warning on delta-8
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Where is CBD legal?

CBD laws change often, and can be hard to track. The answer is often more complicated than a simple yes or no. Find out the legal status of CBD in the U.S. and Canada.

Learn about where CBD is legal
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Beware of marijuana dispensary scams

Consumers have submitted numerous reports to BBB Scam Tracker about scams targeting customers of marijuana dispensaries in U.S. states where sales are legal for medicinal and/or recreational purposes. 

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CBD isn't a cure-all

No CBD product is medically proven to prevent, treat, or cure conditions like cancer, heart attacks, diabetes, or strokes. Talk to your doctor before changing or adding to your medication.

Misleading ads are common

Be skeptical. Advertisements have to be able to be substantiated and backed by competent and reliable scientific evidence. That includes claims that CBD products are “risk free.”

Report bad actors

If you come across a questionable CBD advertisement making dubious claims, report the company to the Better Business Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission.