Feds warn of scams amid infant formula shortage

FTC warning: Scammers are using baby formula shortage to prey on desperate parents

The Better Business Bureau said scammers can appear legitimate, posting ads or commenting on reputable Facebook groups offering to sell formula.

Kansas AG warns of baby formula scams amid shortage

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt issued an alert to consumers Thursday to be aware of possible scams amid the current baby formula shortage.

Kentucky attorney general warns of scams amid baby formula shortage

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron is warning Kentuckians about scams connected to the nationwide shortage of baby formula.

FTC warns mothers that baby-formula scammers are 'exploiting' family fears over shortage, says criminals have 'sunk to new lows'

The federal agency cautioned parents desperate for formula to think twice before buying from unfamiliar sources.

Scammers have 'sunk to new lows' by targeting desperate parents looking for baby formula with official-looking fake websites, feds warn

"They're popping up online and tricking desperate parents and caregivers into paying steep prices for formula that never arrives," the FTC said.

Feds warn of scams amid infant formula shortage

The FTC said that scammers are trying to trick desperate parents into paying steep prices for formula that never arrives.