For Consumers
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 challenges marketing of DMAA products for lack of safety evidence
- FDA: U.S. Marshals seize unapproved and misbranded drug products at Missouri distributor
- FDA issues warning letter to makers of AeroShot "caffeine inhaler"
Office of Criminal Investigations(OCI) Press Announcements
- Two Israeli Men Sentenced for Smuggling Counterfeit and Misbranded Cialis into the United States
- Founder of Bodybuilding.com Pleads Guilty to Selling Misbranded Drugs as Dietary Supplements
- Kimberly Smedley Admits Illegal Silicone Buttocks Injections in Hotel Room
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
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.








