Hearing aid ads may mislead you

Over-the-counter products may be illegal and not work for you

Posted 4/15/21

Some over-the-counter hearing aid companies use misleading sales tactics.

The Food and Drug Administration has not approved any over-the-counter hearing aids," SC Attorney General Alan Wilson …

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Hearing aid ads may mislead you

Over-the-counter products may be illegal and not work for you

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Some over-the-counter hearing aid companies use misleading sales tactics.
The Food and Drug Administration has not approved any over-the-counter hearing aids," SC Attorney General Alan Wilson said. 
They may be of poor quality and may not work properly.
"Seniors and military veterans need to be mindful of unlawful and misleading products," he said.
“We see more and more companies attempt to sell hearing aids over-the-counter that use the FDA logo or claim to be FDA-registered.'’ 
Nearly 50 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss, including nearly 15% of South Carolinians. 
Wilson suggested what you can do before buying hearing aids:
• Research the seller with the Better Business Bureau to see if any complaints have been filed.
• Be skeptical of online reviews and endorsements.
• Know your cancellation and refund rights. Pay attention to the times and conditions for returns and refunds.
• Get a hearing screening and opinion from hearing professionals. They can tell you what type of device will work for you.
If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.

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