Counterfeit Treatments or Equipment
Counterfeit Treatments or Equipment
Be cautious of anyone selling products that claim to prevent, treat, diagnose, or cure COVID-19. Be alert to counterfeit products such as sanitizing products and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including N95 respirator masks, goggles, full face shields, protective gowns, and gloves. More information on unapproved or counterfeit PPE can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/. You can also find information on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website, https://www.fda.gov/, and the Environmental Protection Agency website, https://www.epa.gov/. Report counterfeit products at https://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx and to the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center at https://www.iprcenter.gov/.
If you believe you are the victim of an Internet scam or cyber crime, or if you want to report suspicious activity, please visit the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at https://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx.
I-032020-PSA Questions regarding this PSA should be directed to your local FBI Field Office. Local Field Office Locations: https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices |