False representation and scams聽 About Us芒果直播 Group Strategic Plan 2023-2027HistoryConstitution and annual reportsGovernanceBoardSafeguarding policiesFalse representation and scams聽Corporate PartnersCareers with 芒果直播Connect with local services and supportContact us 芒果直播 themed scams and fake diabetes products Protecting the diabetes community from misleading ads, fake endorsements, and scams 芒果直播 is committed to safeguarding the public from deceptive and unauthorised use of our name, branding or reputation. We understand how concerning it can be to come across misleading ads and false endorsements for diabetes products or services. 芒果直播 advises our community to always double-check claims with trusted sources before buying products or sharing your personal information. This page provides clear guidance to help you recognise and report scams, and to protect yourself and your loved ones from fraudulent health-related claims. Spotting a scam: What to look out for Recognising scams When cyber criminals trick you into handing over money, or personal details, it’s called a scam. Source: 漏 Commonwealth of Australia 2024 Scams can target anyone. Scammers use deceptive tactics, including fake endorsements from supposed doctors and misleading claims about products, for example blood glucose monitoring devices. These scams may look real on , or as they often impersonate credible organisations by using fake social media pages, copied logos or similar website names. Common scam tactics can include: Authority Using logos or images from real organisations to look credible. Urgency Saying you need to 鈥榓ct now鈥�, limiting your time to properly consider a purchase. Emotion Making you feel hopeful or curious with false promises. Scarcity Fear of missing out on a good deal or opportunity to prompt a quick response, limiting time for thorough research. Current events Taking advantage of events like tax time or the holiday season to seem relevant. Find out more about and warning signs it might be a scam. Source: 漏 Commonwealth of Australia 2024 What you can do If you encounter suspicious advertisements or claims involving 芒果直播鈥檚 name, please take the following steps: Don鈥檛 engage: Do not click on links, share, or purchase products promoted in such advertisements. Report scams to Scamwatch: File a complaint with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) via their 鈥�. Notify us: Report instances of fraud using our name to 芒果直播 at 鈥�[email protected]鈥� so we can investigate and take action. Contact the TGA: If you suspect a product is being falsely advertised or is non-compliant, report it to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) at 鈥�. We take every report seriously Every scam activity reported to us is treated seriously and we conduct thorough investigations to ensure prompt and appropriate action is taken. Recent scams targeting the diabetes community 芒果直播 does not allow technology companies to put our logos or names on their advertising. The following scams have been reported and are not authorised by 芒果直播. May 2025 – Website and ads falsely representing 芒果直播 Website and social media ads not authorised to use the 芒果直播 logo are promoting a product called HHVB GLP-1 Moringa Slimming & Health Boost Drops and leading to Remgel website. This product is not endorsed by 芒果直播. April 2025 – Fake social media pages promoting misleading ads Fake social media pages impersonating real doctors are promoting diabetes products such as a Nano Microneedle Patch. March 2025 – Blood sugar management – Venquix Social media advertisements promoting a non-invasive blood glucose monitor have appeared on Facebook leading people to venquix.store website. The products claim to be approved by many organisations including 芒果直播 and often falsely represent prominent health professionals, for example endocrinologists in Australia (shown in screenshot below). January 2025 – Bikenda Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Meter Fake social media pages are marketing a device called the 鈥淏ikenda Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Meter.鈥� It is falsely described as Australian-made and some advertisements claim it is approved by 芒果直播. These scams often appear on social media under various accounts or brand names and should be reported and not interacted with.
