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

October 14, 2026 · 9:00 am 2 sources

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• The skincare scheme that led to consumer complaints, lawsuits and a federal investigation
  NPR · October 14, 2026 09:00
  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..
• How one network of mall skincare stores targeted vulnerable people across the U.S.
  NPR · October 14, 2026 20:27
  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.