OPRAH'S IMAGE FRAUDULENTLY USED FOR WEIGHT LOSS GUMMIES

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Oprah Winfrey's image has been used without her permission to promote weight loss gummies.

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The fraudulent ads claim that Oprah has invested in the product and lost weight using it.

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Oprah has publicly spoken out against such scams and has never endorsed any weight loss product.

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Oprah's legal team as well as the Federal Trade Commission have been informed about the advertisements.

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Consumers should be wary of weight loss products that make false claims and use celebrity endorsements without permission.

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Fraudulent exploitation of celebrity photos for product advertising is prevalent; buyers should check claims.

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