You Might As Well Wear A Tin Foil Hat

Preying on a public fearful of contracting brain cancer, scammers are duping unsuspecting cell phone users into buying cell phone radiation shields, warns the Better Business Bureau.

"These shields claim to protect cell phone users from the cancer-causing waves emitting from their phones," according to a statement released by the Better Business Bureau.

But just how much safer are you if you use one these cell phone shields?

"Like many other too-good-to-be-true products, there is no scientific proof that these shields are actually effective," said the Better Business Bureau. "While it is always good to protect yourself from potentially harmful emissions, there are other ways to do it besides investing in a shield for your cell phone."

The Better Business Bureau recommends using a hands-free device, waiting until your phone has a stronger signal and is emitting less radiation, and buying a phone with a low low specific absorption rate. The specific absorption rate measures how much radiation the body absorbs while using the mobile device.