Federal Trade Commission

Covid-Related Scams

On January 19, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ordered more than 20 marketers nationwide to immediately stop making baseless claims that their products and supposed therapies can treat or prevent COVID-19. In cease-and-desist demands sent to these marketers, the agency noted that violators could be hit with monetary penalties under the COVID-19 Consumer Protection Act passed by Congress last year. Click Here to read the Press Release

There is also a Business blog that may be of interest that notes the role of social media in the spread of these claims. Click Here to see the Business Blog.

On January 14, the FTC issued another Consumer Alert about fake testing sites. Click Here to see this Alert.

Finally, on January 20, the FTC issued a Consumer Alert to share the correct information about how to get free test kits. It reiterates that anyone who asks for more information than that is a scammer. Click Here to see this Alert.