The Task Force was formed in 1997. The members are representatives from local community AIDS education organizations and Federal, State and local agencies. Its purpose is to help educate people about the dangers of AIDS health fraud.

The Task Forces are a network of AIDS Health Fraud Task Forces throughout the United States of America that have developed a proactive approach to combat these fraudulent product/treatment promotions affecting people with HIV/AIDS and their partners, family, and friends. The network, sponsored by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, strives to promote awareness, and prevent fraud through education that empowers individuals. The Task Forces have developed hotlines, workshops, conferences, and advocacy sharing as an alert mechanism to new fraudulent product promotion. Media has been utilized to broaden awareness in the diverse communities served. Members of the Task Force Network include persons living with HIV/AIDS, community-based organizations, treatment advocates, health care practitioners, educators, federeal and state government officials, and local health care departments.

AIDS fraud is the promotion of an AIDS-related health product or treatment known to be false, unproven, or potentially harmful.

Many people with AIDS and HIV infection look for alternatives and additions to medical treatment. Complementary therapies should be carefully evaluated.

If you are looking for treatments for AIDS or HIV infection, PROTECT YOURSELF.

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