| Shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, people started selling unproven products that claim to prevent, treat, or cure COVID-19. More than 2 years later, its still happening. If you see a product sold online or in a store that claims to prevent, treat, or cure COVID-19, discuss it with your health care provider before making a decision about whether to use it. It may be ineffective or even dangerous. Using it in place of proven, effective treatment or preventive measures could be very harmful. Find out more from our recently updated webpage on alternative remedies for COVID-19 and from the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations video on coronavirus frauds. | 