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Health Fraud Scams FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

(8 days ago) WebSubscribe to receive FDA health fraud alerts. 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

https://www.fda.gov/consumers/health-fraud-scams

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FTC warns diabetes treatment sellers: cease and desist with

(2 days ago) WebTalk to your health care provider before you use any healthcare product, even if it claims to be FDA cleared or approved. Your healthcare professional knows …

https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2021/09/ftc-warns-diabetes-treatment-sellers-cease-and-desist-questionable-claims

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Common Health Scams Consumer Advice - Federal Trade …

(3 days ago) WebTo report side effects, bad reactions, or illnesses related to the use of a supplement or other health care product, call a doctor or other health care provider …

https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/common-health-scams

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Fraud Alert: COVID-19 Scams - Office of Inspector General

(9 days ago) WebMake sure to purchase FDA approved COVID-19 test kits from legitimate providers. If you suspect COVID-19 health care fraud, report it immediately online or …

https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/consumer-alerts/fraud-alert-covid-19-scams/

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FTC Sends Cease and Desist Demands to 10 Companies Suspected …

(4 days ago) WebUnlike drugs approved by the FDA, the agency has not evaluated whether the unapproved products subject to the warning letters announced today are effective for …

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2021/09/ftc-sends-cease-desist-demands-10-companies-suspected-making-diabetes-treatment-claims-without

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Consumer Alert: Urinary Catheter Scams Office of Inspector …

(1 days ago) WebPrevent and detect health care fraud by staying aware of urinary catheter and other scams. Your local Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program can help. Visit …

https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/consumer-alerts/consumer-alert-catheter-scam/

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Questions and Answers: FDA alerts companies to stop the illegal …

(2 days ago) WebThe FDA has issued letters warning a number of domestic and international companies selling products claiming to treat, cure, prevent, or mitigate diabetes and related …

https://www.fda.gov/consumers/health-fraud-scams/questions-and-answers-fda-alerts-companies-stop-illegal-sale-products-claiming-treat-diabetes

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Watch out for bogus supplement claims - Harvard Health

(4 days ago) WebBy Heidi Godman, Executive Editor, Harvard Health Letter. When it comes to supplements, it's crucial to keep your guard up, especially if a manufacturer claims the …

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/watch-out-for-bogus-supplement-claims

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Risk of COVID-19 scams as vaccine approaches FDA …

(3 days ago) WebThe FDA has approved the first treatment for COVID-19, the antiviral drug remdesivir. With vaccines and treatments both, it has warned about the potential for fraud.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/risk-of-covid-19-scams-as-vaccine-approaches-fda-approval

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How to spot and avoid common health scams Consumer Advice

(7 days ago) WebKnow that the government wouldn’t hide proven remedies from you. If an ad offers a treatment that the seller claims the government or pharmaceutical industry …

https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2021/11/how-spot-and-avoid-common-health-scams

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Health product claims and false guarantees Consumer Advice

(1 days ago) WebTalk to your doctor’s office before you use any healthcare product, even if it claims to be FDA cleared or approved. Your healthcare professional knows your health …

https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2020/06/health-product-claims-and-false-guarantees

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Justice Department Announces Largest Health Care Fraud …

(8 days ago) WebWASHINGTON – American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc. and its subsidiary Pharmacia & Upjohn Company Inc. (hereinafter together "Pfizer") have agreed to pay …

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-announces-largest-health-care-fraud-settlement-its-history

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FDA curbs unfounded memory supplement claims - Harvard Health

(4 days ago) WebFDA curbs unfounded memory supplement claims. By Robert H. Shmerling, MD, Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, …

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/fda-curbs-unfounded-memory-supplement-claims-2019053116772

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Beware of COVID-19 scams as vaccine approaches FDA approval

(1 days ago) WebThe FDA has approved the first treatment for COVID-19, the antiviral drug remdesivir. She said that makes it more important to educate health care providers on …

https://www.modernhealthcare.com/safety-quality/beware-covid-19-scams-vaccine-approaches-fda-approval

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FDA warns 15 companies over fraudulent diabetes product claims

(6 days ago) WebBy Toni Clarke. (Reuters) - U.S. health regulators are cracking down on 15 companies for selling products they said falsely claim to cure or mitigate the symptoms of …

https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSBRE96M0MV/

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FTC Expands Patent Listing Challenges, Targeting More Than 300 …

(8 days ago) WebToday, the Federal Trade Commission expanded its campaign against pharmaceutical manufacturers’ improper or inaccurate listing of patents in the Food and …

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/04/ftc-expands-patent-listing-challenges-targeting-more-300-junk-listings-diabetes-weight-loss-asthma

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What consumers should know as Philips agrees to $1.1 billion …

(1 days ago) WebThe medical device maker Philips has agreed to a $1.1 billion settlement to address claims brought by thousands of people with sleep apnea who say they were …

https://www.npr.org/2024/04/29/1247774390/cpap-philips-sleep-apnea-injury-lawsuit

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FTC & FDA: Warnings sent to sellers of scam Coronavirus treatments

(6 days ago) WebThe use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility). Stay …

https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2020/03/ftc-fda-warnings-sent-sellers-scam-coronavirus-treatments

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Consumer Updates - Health Fraud FDA

(8 days ago) Web6 Tip-offs to Rip-offs: Don't Fall for Health Fraud Scams. Health Fraud & COVID-19: What You Need to Know (Podcast) Beware of Fraudulent Coronavirus Tests, Vaccines and …

https://www.fda.gov/consumers/health-fraud-scams/consumer-updates-health-fraud

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Exclusion of 'Device' as a Statutory Element in Health Care Fraud

(2 days ago) WebIn United States v.Naushad, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit upheld the conviction of Dr. Abdul Naushad and Wajiha A. Naushad for health care …

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/health_law/section-news/2023/may/exclusion-of-device-as-a-statutory-element-in-health-care-fraud/

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AARP: Americans Are Worried About Being Scam Victims

(1 days ago) WebIncidents of fraud have exploded in recent years, with Americans reporting a record $10 billion stolen in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). And …

https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2024/aarp-fraud-awareness-report.html

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Health Care Provider Alert: Another Counterfeit Cancer Medicine …

(4 days ago) WebTo protect patient health, health care professionals should use only FDA-approved medicines. The product labeled as Altuzan (bevacizumab) 400 mg/16 mL may be …

https://www.fda.gov/drugs/counterfeit-medicine-may-be-harmful/health-care-provider-alert-another-counterfeit-cancer-medicine-found-united-states

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