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Scammers Exploit Ozempic Hype, Victims Lose Hundreds

1/17/2025

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Scammers are preying on the buzz around weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, luring victims with fake websites that promise miracle medications but deliver only disappointment or fakes. Cecilia, one such victim, lost $119 to this deceit. The Federal Trade Commission and FDA urge everyone to stay vigilant against these online traps to safeguard their personal and financial information.

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Scammers are preying on the buzz around weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, luring victims with fake websites that promise miracle medications but deliver only disappointment or fakes. Cecilia, one such victim, lost $119 to this deceit. The Federal Trade Commission and FDA urge everyone to stay vigilant against these online traps to safeguard their personal and financial information.