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Beware of Health Scams 
Also available in: Spanish
Health scams and the marketing of unproven cures have been around for many years. These scams usually target diseases that have no cures, like diabetes, arthritis, and Alzheimer’s disease. This docume... Details >
Miracle Health Claims: Add a Dose of Skepticism
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 >
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
Project Waistline
You've Seen the Claims... Now Get the Facts! Are you one of the estimated 50 million Americans who will go on a diet this year? If so, you may be tempted by advertisements for products promising easy... Details >
Protecting Yourself Against Health Fraud
An index of selected information gathered from various government agencies that adress health fraud - includes the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC).... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
State, County and City Government Consumer Protection Offices
This page provides contact information on state and local consumer protection agencies. They might mediate complaints, conduct investigations, prosecute offenders of consumer laws, license and regulat... Details >
Federal Citizen Information Center, U.S. General Services Administration