The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urges consumers to be on guard against fraudulent products claiming to treat, prevent, or cure a wide variety of medical conditions.
FDA provides information and resources on its website on Health Fraud, including tips on how to spot health scams and avoid being scammed.
View the following video, provided by the FDA, and learn about health frauds and how to spot and avoid them.
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