Doctors victimized by online impersonators

By Agence France-Presse

Jul 01, 2023 12:36 am

A THAI doctor endorsing a dubious diabetes treatment, a Filipino physician touting crotch-enhancing underwear, a US doctor sparking off anti-vaccine conspiracies — they are all victims of identity theft plaguing health professionals.

Agence France Presse's (AFP) fact-checkers have exposed a slew of cases around the world in which fraudsters impersonated doctors, fabricating their comments or endorsements to push out bogus treatments and products or to peddle propaganda.

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