Consumer advocates raise the alarm: Warning of digital health traps!

Consumer advocates raise the alarm: Warning of digital health traps!

Wien, Österreich - An alarming judgment for consumers in Austria: The digital tooth correction on apps has fatal consequences! According to a recent study by the VKI and the European Consumer Center (EVZ), there were only 33 euros per month " serious health problems among those affected. These extended from gum decline to tooth loss to severe temporomandibular lenses and migraines. The enormous follow -up costs for necessary correction treatments amount to up to 10,000 euros.

dr. Smile, a company founded in 2017 of Frankfurt School of Finance, offered a purely digital treatment concept, in which customers were advised by sellers and not by certified dentists. As parlament.gv.at , the VKI also led legal steps against Dr. Smile. Judges in Vienna have already led to the conviction of the company for misleading advertising and inadmissible contractual clauses, which is why numerous contracts were declared void. This procedure occurred in the context of a major procedure due to the far -reaching consumer complaints about unregulated dental treatment.

growing problems through online coaching

The topic of unregulated offers continues to circles: The area of the so-called “business coaching” is also criticized due to similar practices. The EVZ warns of dubious online programs that want to understand consumers with promises about fast wealth. These offers often lead to high financial losses that can quickly sum up in the five -digit range. Since July 2021, more than 700 consumers have submitted complaints to the EVZ about grievances in this sector. These coaching offers that are advertised on platforms such as YouTube and Instagram are often the same as their fraudulent approach.