Ozempic Scams: How to Spot and Avoid Fake Products Safely [Video]

Weight loss drugs are incredibly sought-after, but they’re also often difficult to obtain due to limited insurance coverage and high out-of-pocket costs. Unfortunately, scammers have taken note of the high demand for GLP-1 medications, leading to a significant increase in Ozempic scams. Here, a security expert shares how you can protect your finances and health by spotting and avoiding these scams. 

Ozempic scams are on the rise

Global online protection authority McAfee recently reported a rise in scams centered on brand names Ozempic, Wegovy and semaglutide, which is the active ingredient in both drugs. From January through the end of August 2024, the company identified 1,502 questionable website addresses and over 300,000 phishing attempts (to steal personal information). 

The rise in risky Ozempic URLs has increased by more than 400 percent between January and August 2024, the company’s Threat Research Team said. More than 10,000 consumers were scammed nationwide, resulting in a total loss of around $6 …