Health watchdog warns of surge in fake online medicine adverts using fraudulent official endorsements

Health watchdog warns of surge in fake online medicine adverts using fraudulent official endorsements

The Health Products Regulatory Authority has issued a warning about a recent surge in online advertisements promoting dangerous fake or unauthorised medicines, with scammers fraudulently using the HPRA’s own logo to mislead consumers. The regulatory authority says fraudulent advertisers are falsely claiming their unapproved products are “endorsed by the HPRA,” using the health watchdog’s official … Read more