{
  "id": 14411593,
  "title": "The skincare scheme that led to consumer complaints, lawsuits and a federal investigation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/the-skincare-scheme-that-led-to-consumer-complaints-lawsuits-and-a",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T09:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "NPR",
    "slug": "npr",
    "url": "https://www.npr.org/2026/10/14/nx-s1-5550974/skincare-scheme-mazal-group-investigation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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..",
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}