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    Avoid Hurricane Scams and Fraud
    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeing an increase in websites soliciting for charitable donations to aid hurricane survivors. This page provides consumer advice on how to spot scams rela... Details >
    U.S. General Services Administration
    Consumer Action Website
    Get help with consumer problems and complaints. Find consumer contacts at hundreds of companies and trade associations, local, state, and federal government agencies, national consumer organizations, ... Details >
    Federal Citizen Information Center, U.S. General Services Administration
    Federal Trade Commission Consumer Alert: Medicare Part D Solicitations
    Information about the Medicare Part D prescription drug plan is in the news just about every day. Scam artists also follow the headlines, and they are reportedly contacting seniors claiming to represe... Details >
    Federal Trade Commission
    Health Quackery: Spotting Health Scams  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Also available in: Spanish  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Quacks — people who sell unproven remedies — have been around for years. Today they have more ways than ever to peddle their wares. In addition to TV, radio, magazines, newspapers, infomercials, mail,... Details >
    National Institute on Aging Information Center
    How to Report Problems With Products Regulated by FDA
    Consumers are urged to report defective and problematic products to the Food and Drug Administration. The evaluation procedures for foods, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, and veterinary drugs are d... Details >
    U.S. Food and Drug Administration
    IGNet
    IGNet links the Offices of Inspector General who conduct audits, inspections, and investigations in more than 60 Federal agencies, as well as their peers in state and local government, education, and ... Details >
    Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    MedWatch Online Voluntary Reporting Form (3500)
    This MedWatch Online form is available to you for the voluntary reporting of serious adverse events, potential and actual medical product errors, and product quality problems associated with the use o... Details >
    U.S. Food and Drug Administration
    Miracle Health Claims: Add a Dose of Skepticism
    Also available in: Spanish
    Remember the first rule of thumb for evaluating health claims: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. This brochure will help you spot false and unsubstantiated claims. It describes some ty... Details >
    Federal Trade Commission
    National Consumer Organizations
    These organizations define their missions as consumer assistance, protection and/or advocacy and can be of assistance in matters related to fraud and scams.... Details >
    Federal Citizen Information Center, U.S. General Services Administration
    National Fraud Information Center/Internet Fraud Watch  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    The National Fraud Information Center/Internet Fraud Watch, operated by the National Consumers League, gives consumers the information they need to avoid becoming victims of telemarketing and Internet... Details >
    National Consumers League
    Organizations
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    Division of Quality Assurance, Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration
    Federal Trade Commission
    National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health
    Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    U.S. Food and Drug Administration
    AARPExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Center for Telehealth & E-Health LawExternal Links Disclaimer Logo

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