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Health fraud and quackery are a significant problem for vulnerable Americans in search of medical treatment. The Food and Drug Administration has identified some areas of health fraud in this documen... Details >
This page provides contact information on state and local consumer protection agencies. They might mediate complaints, conduct investigations, prosecute offenders of consumer laws, license and regulat... Details >
Federal Citizen Information Center, U.S. General Services Administration
Use the Medwatch online form to report serious adverse events, potential and actual medical product errors, and product quality problems associated with the use of FDA-regulated drugs, biologics, devi... Details >
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Remember the first rule of thumb for evaluating health claims: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. This brochure will help you spot false and unsubstantiated claims. It describes some ty... Details >
FDA offers information about food, drug, and product safety in many useful formats, including videos, photo slideshows, podcasts and audio. ... Details >
These organizations define their missions as consumer assistance, protection and/or advocacy and can be of assistance in matters related to fraud and scams.... Details >
Federal Citizen Information Center, U.S. General Services Administration
The OIG Hotline accepts tips by email, phone, fax, and mail about potential fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in Department of Health & Human Services' programs. ... Details >
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Medicare fraud contributes to the rising cost of health care for all Americans. Protect yourself and learn how to spot and report Medicare fraud.... Details >