NPR: Mall Skincare Store Network Targeted Older Adults, People With Disabilities

An NPR investigation found a mall skincare store network targeted older adults and people with disabilities with high-pressure sales and bills of $50,000.

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NPR: Mall Skincare Store Network Targeted Older Adults, People With Disabilities

A network of skincare stores in U.S. malls systematically targeted older adults and people with disabilities, according to an NPR investigation.

The investigation described sales tactics involving free samples and high-pressure pitches, with bills reaching $50,000.

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