BBB warns of costly Ozempic scams

The Better Business Bureau is warning people not to buy prescription drugs off random websites.

Aaron Guillen with the bureau says a woman was recently scammed out of hundreds of dollars after she tried to buy Ozempic online.

He says any seller that sells prescription drugs and does not ask for a prescription should not be trusted.

“It could lead to counterfeit products of the item you’re looking for or just no delivery at all,” he said.

“It’s really important to do the research to find reputable pharmacies that you can buy the proper medication from.”

He says the drug is currently in high demand, after it was reported to be tied to weight loss. But he wants to remind people that Ozempic has not been approved by Health Canada for use as a weight loss drug.

So, Guillen says if a seller online is claiming to sell this particular drug at a low cost and without a prescription, that’s a red flag.

“Especially when it comes to a highly sought after product that’s in high demand,” he said.

“Be very cautious about unrealistic low prices. If the deal seems too good to be true, it just might be.”

-With files from Maria Vinca