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Telehealth network scammed customers out of $5M for GLP-1s

Customers have reported being scammed by a telehealth network that sells compounded GLP-1 medications. This network was previously ordered to pay $5 million to clients as part of a settlement with the US government. The issue highlights ongoing concerns about online pharmacies and medication sales. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a scam related to online medication sales, which is not a core AI industry event.

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Telehealth network scammed customers out of $5M for GLP-1s

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