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Health Fraud Scams
Health fraud scams refer to products that claim to prevent, treat, or cure diseases or other health conditions, but are not proven safe and effective for those uses.
Health fraud scams waste money and can lead to delays in getting proper diagnosis and treatment. They can also cause serious or even fatal injuries.
Watch this video to learn more.
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Health Fraud Resources
Health Fraud Press Announcements
- FDA campaign aims to protect consumers from the risks of fake online pharmacies
- FDA issues safety alert on Intestinomicina, drug product marketed as treatment for infectious diarrhea
- FDA issues warning letters to dietary supplement firms in Colorado and Texas for promoting unapproved products as drugs
- FDA issues alert on Reumofan Plus
Office of Criminal Investigations(OCI) Press Announcements
- Internet Pharmacy Owner Charged in $95 Million Fraud Scheme
- Palm Beach Man Sentenced for Mislabeling Medical Test Kits
- Bodybuilding.com, LLC and Jeremy DeLuca Plead Guilty in Federal Court to Violating FDCA
Compliance Actions - Health Fraud
- Recalls
- Warning Letters
- Cyber Letters
- Seizures and Injunctions
- Criminal Prosecutions: Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI)
- OCI Press Releases
Compliance Policy Guide
Watch: FDA Health Fraud Videos
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Health fraud scams are everywhere. On TV, radio, magazines, newspapers, and the internet. Don't get fooled by bogus claims and promises of miracle cures.
Watch this video to learn about the common scams used to fool you.