Federal and global authorities are cautioning members of the public concerned about contracting COVI
"As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to impact the United States, phone scammers have seized the opportunity to prey on consumers," the U.S. Federal Communications Commission warned in a recent alert, disclosing five "coronavirus scam audio samples" it acquired after receiving reports of suspicious marketing calls related to COVID-19. Many tout at-home virus testing kits, which the U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) emphasizes are illegitimate and unsafe.
In a press release Tuesday, the FDA underscored the dangers associated with using fraudulent tests, vaccines and treatments for COVID-19.
"The FDA is particularly concerned that deceptive and misleading products might cause Americans to delay or stop appropriate medical treatment, leading to serious and life-threatening harm," the statement read. "It's likely that the products do not do what they claim, and the ingredients in them could cause adverse effects and could interact with, and potentially interfere with, essential medications. There are no FDA-approved products to prevent COVID-19."
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