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HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCAMS

TIPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF:

• Remember that there are no magic pills or miracle cures for achieving quick weight loss or treating medical conditions.

• Don’t trust claims about medicines, supplements or other treatments. Get the facts straight from your healthcare professional.

• Never commit to anything under pressure, especially if a large advance payment or long-term contract is required.

• Know that if an online pharmacy is legitimate, it will require valid prescriptions.

• Be skeptical of celebrity endorsements or testimonials.

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