I was searching the web recently and was struck by the number of online pharmacies that claim to be from the US that aren't. I don't have a problem with international pharmacies, we list several of them in our pages. What I DO have a problem with is deceptive tactics to make you think you're buying from someone you're not.

I just received an email from someone who wanted to show me an email they got which went into detail about this very thing. The email said how their website was the solution to the problem of buying from a foreign source that appears to be a US source.

After some simple research, I found their website, the one who claimed to be the solution to the problem, said they were from the USA, their domain said Canada, their registrar was in UK and their IP address was actually located in Russia! The problem is so widespread that most people don't even think twice now about ordering from these bogus websites. So here are a few tips on how to spot a foreign pharmacy that advertises it's from the US.

Top 5 Ways To Spot A Fake Pharmacy

Tip 1:   If you find a pharmacy website that says they ship to ALL 50 STATES and ship WORLDWIDE, they are NOT a US Pharmacy.

Tip 2:   If you look at their shipping policy and it says they ship via USPS / EMS, they are NOT a US Pharmacy. All US Pharmacies will ship DHL, FedEx or UPS, not via the post office.

Tip 3:   If you find a pharmacy that offers 90 counts of controlled meds like Phentermine, Xanax, Valium, with or without an online questionaire, then they are NOT a US Pharmacy. No US Pharmacy will ship controlled meds at this time without a valid prescription from your doctor.

Tip 4:   If you look at the pharmacy website's FAQ section and it says anything about customs, delivery of up to 30 days, or shipment taking longer that 14 days, they are NOT a US Pharmacy.

Tip 5:   If you receive a phone call from someone offering you medications by phone, they are NOT a US Pharmacy. You will never get a call from a legitmate pharmacy nor will you get extra pills from a legitimate pharmacy. Do Not Be Fooled.

So here is the question, if you find a website that outright lies to you on the front end like that, how confident do you actually feel that they will not lie to you about your order, lie about what medication you're actually getting or lie about something else? You actually believe you can trust them with something you are putting in your body? They do not care about you or your health. They care only about your money and getting it by any means possible.