Hospitals in Virginia report an alarming rise in THC ingestion in children because of copycat edibles

Written on January 16, 2024. Posted in Fraud Watch News.

Hospitals in Virginia report an alarming rise in THC ingestion in children because of copycat edibles

According to an investigative report published by WAVY-TV 10 , "Pediatric ER Visits are climbing due to the amount of kids ingesting cannabis products in the Commonwealth.

"Cannabis, fentanyl and other street drugs are also contributing to a higher number of pediatric deaths this year in Virginia, as well as nationally."

Read and watch the entire report HERE

According to the report, one of the primary drivers behind this problem is companies which produce edible cannabis products putting those products in packaging which mimics popular brands of candy.

fake candy

The Federal Trade Commission, as well as the Food and Drug Administration have issued warnings about this growing problem in an article titled: THC edibles that look like snacks popular with kids? FTC and FDA have something to say about that.

Read the report from the FTC HERE

If you've been subjected to a scam attempt like this, please contact
the Norfolk Sheriff's Office's Consumer Protection Unit to file a report.

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With the normal uptick in deliveries during the holidays, the U.S. Postal Service warns about a scam called "Smishing."

Written on December 06, 2023. Posted in Fraud Watch News.

From the U.S. Postal Service:

Have you received unsolicited mobile text messages with an unfamiliar or strange web link that indicates a USPS delivery requires a response from you?

If you never signed up for a USPS tracking request for a specific package, then don’t click the link! This type of text message is a scam called "smishing."