Conmen target sick, elderly

Many Americans buy their drugs from pharmacies located in Canada or Mexico. The prices are substantially cheaper, however it is technically illegal.

The bad guys have been posing as federal agents and demanding fines be paid for these illegal transactions.

Don't fall for it, fines can only be imposed by a judge after a court appearance and the Obama administration has no plans to prosecute consumers looking to save a buck on life saving drugs.

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