If you have been defrauded by an online pharmacy please visit our site, www.medmaven.com and email "contact us" and I will place your issue within the blog.
What I mean by defrauded is credit card charges stolen outright or shipped "placebo" type meds.
Lets all work together and take down these "rouge" pharmacies.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Friday, January 26, 2007
Here is some additional interesting information collected from a popular online scam website:
"Don’t buy from a site that advertises “miracle drugs” for a new cure for a serious disease. These drugs are not usually approved by the FDA and could be dangerous or not effective. Other danger signs include claims for a “new cure” for a serious disease, or use of impressive sounding terminology to disguise a lack of good science.
"Beware of online pharmacies that don’t list an address or toll-free phone number to contact in case of a problem. They may be deliberately attempting to make it harder to track them down.
"Avoid Web sites that only sell a limited number of medications, especially “lifestyle” medications that treat obesity, impotence, herpes, pain and acne. Such Websites are designed to attract consumers who have privacy concerns and wish to avoid an in-person doctor’s visit. The Websites are more likely to sell prescription drugs without legitimate prescriptions.
"If you suspect you have bought a counterfeit drug online, report it. Notify the online drug seller. You should also report your suspicions about counterfeit drugs bought online to the FDA. Use the online reporting form at http://www.fda.gov/oc/buyonline/buyonlineform.htm or call the FDA’s Medwatch program at 1-800-332-1088. In addition, ask your doctor for medical advice if you believe you have taken a counterfeit drug.
Submitted by: www.medmaven.com
"Don’t buy from a site that advertises “miracle drugs” for a new cure for a serious disease. These drugs are not usually approved by the FDA and could be dangerous or not effective. Other danger signs include claims for a “new cure” for a serious disease, or use of impressive sounding terminology to disguise a lack of good science.
"Beware of online pharmacies that don’t list an address or toll-free phone number to contact in case of a problem. They may be deliberately attempting to make it harder to track them down.
"Avoid Web sites that only sell a limited number of medications, especially “lifestyle” medications that treat obesity, impotence, herpes, pain and acne. Such Websites are designed to attract consumers who have privacy concerns and wish to avoid an in-person doctor’s visit. The Websites are more likely to sell prescription drugs without legitimate prescriptions.
"If you suspect you have bought a counterfeit drug online, report it. Notify the online drug seller. You should also report your suspicions about counterfeit drugs bought online to the FDA. Use the online reporting form at http://www.fda.gov/oc/buyonline/buyonlineform.htm or call the FDA’s Medwatch program at 1-800-332-1088. In addition, ask your doctor for medical advice if you believe you have taken a counterfeit drug.
Submitted by: www.medmaven.com
Here are some common sense "rules" to consider when purchasing meds online:
1. Prior to making a purchase online try contacting the pharmacy via email or phone. A toll free number is the best way to contact. If there is no response, shop elsewhere.
2. Make sure the meds you plan on purchasing are from "reputable" countries of origin. Look to purchase meds shipped from countries such as India, Israel, UK, Canada. Stay away from South American countries.
3. If the price seems "too low" then you are probably about to get ripped off.
4. Pharmacies should not charge for "Dr consultation fees" as well as other misc fees such as "membership fees". If you run into these charges, shop elsewhere.
If all else fails use common sense. Taking meds from "rouge" pharmacies is an act which should not be taken lightly.
1. Prior to making a purchase online try contacting the pharmacy via email or phone. A toll free number is the best way to contact. If there is no response, shop elsewhere.
2. Make sure the meds you plan on purchasing are from "reputable" countries of origin. Look to purchase meds shipped from countries such as India, Israel, UK, Canada. Stay away from South American countries.
3. If the price seems "too low" then you are probably about to get ripped off.
4. Pharmacies should not charge for "Dr consultation fees" as well as other misc fees such as "membership fees". If you run into these charges, shop elsewhere.
If all else fails use common sense. Taking meds from "rouge" pharmacies is an act which should not be taken lightly.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
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