Medical Scams That Could Hurt Your Health and Wallet

When considering a product, ask yourself, ‘Does it sound too good to be true?’
Medical Scams That Could Hurt Your Health and Wallet
Medical fraud could injure more than your wallet—they could make you sick or sicker. PeopleImages.com - Yuri A/Shutterstock
Anne Johnson
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From bogus cures to medical identity theft, scammers are trying to steal your money. But unfortunately, these frauds could injure more than your wallet—they could make you sick or sicker.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that you don’t have to look far to find a health product that’s bogus. Products can be found in stores, on the internet, and through mail-order catalogs. They can even be passed along by word of mouth. Knowing how to identify them is crucial to your health.

Medical Identity Theft

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Anne Johnson
Anne Johnson
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Anne Johnson was a commercial property & casualty insurance agent for nine years. She was also licensed in health and life insurance. Anne went on to own an advertising agency where she worked with businesses. She has been writing about personal finance for 10 years.