Tag: medical quackery
How Cachar Police Caught the Man Behind a Fake Doctors Racket
The alleged mastermind of the Barak Valley fake doctor scam is now in custody. Learn how "Dr. JP Das" allegedly ran a fake medical school and supplied bogus certificates to unqualified individuals.
'Kill or Cure': How 19th-Century Doctors Used Poisons as Medicine
A historical presentation reveals the "kill or cure" medical philosophy of the 19th century in Tippecanoe County, where doctors commonly prescribed poisons to fight diseases like cholera.
Medicare Scam Alert! Doctor Exposes Fraud & How to Protect Yourself
Doctor's Choice reveals the latest Medicare scams, from deceptive phone calls to identity theft. Learn how to identify fraudulent attempts and protect your personal information and Medicare benefits.
Vintage FDA Video Shows How 'Medical Quackery' Scammed Americans in 1979
You've got to see this wild old video from 1979. It's a PSA from the FDA warning people about all the health scams they were falling for back then.
TSMC Raids Expose 18 Fake Doctors in Kamareddy and Nizamabad Districts
In a targeted operation, the Telangana State Medical Council (TSMC) identified and caught 18 individuals illegally practicing allopathy in Kamareddy and Nizamabad districts. Learn more about the crackdown.
3 Government Doctors Suspended in Shocking 'Baby-Selling' Fertility Clinic Scam
Three government doctors are under fire after being arrested in connection with a fertility clinic accused of selling babies. Learn about the Srushti Fertility Centre scam and the government's decisive response
Quack Clinics Exposed: Karnataka Launches Major Raid on Unlicensed Skin Centers
Karnataka's health department has ordered a statewide inspection of skin and hair clinics after an investigation revealed over 400 centers are operating with unqualified staff, leading to severe patient injuries and at least one death
Illegal Liposuction Ring Busted in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Police in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested three people behind 'Ho.pital SW,' an unlicensed clinic that used a fake doctor and fake reviews to perform illegal liposuction on over 500 clients, earning nearly $380,000
Scam Alert: AI Deepfakes Are Turning Trusted Doctors into Salesmen
Scammers are using AI deepfake technology to clone the faces and voices of real doctors for fake sales pitches. Learn how these dangerous medical scams work and how to protect yourself from fraud.
4 Hospitals Sealed in Jharkhand, India After Botched Surgery Death
Four private hospitals in Jharkhand's Palamu district have been sealed after a 29-year-old woman died from a botched surgery allegedly performed by a quack. Read the full details on the official crackdown
Beware the Hype: The 7 Types of Device Quackery in Healthcare
In the ever-evolving world of health and wellness, new devices constantly emerge, promising miraculous cures and instant relief. While many innovations are genuinely beneficial, a darker side exists: device quackery. This refers to the promotion and sale...
10th Pass Man Posing as Doctor Sparks Statewide Action in Karnataka, India
His attempt to register his own clinic backfired. Discover how a 56-year-old man's petition exposed the dangerous reality of quack doctors practicing in Karnataka, leading to a major court order.
Quackery Concerns Rise in Kerala as Union Government Makes National Medical Register Voluntary
Health activists are worried about the reliability of the Kerala State Medical Council (KSMC) database, which has not been updated since 2019.
What type of quackery worries you the most right now?
We're all navigating a world filled with misinformation. We want to know what worries you the most. Is it the dangerous "cures" shared in family groups or the slick wellness scams on social media?