US Man Posed as Doctor in Fraudulent Scheme to Profit from Ozempic, Prosecutors Say

Federal prosecutors have charged an Illinois man, Rodney Greer, with orchestrating a fraudulent scheme to obtain prescriptions for popular weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro. Greer allegedly impersonated doctors, using their personal identification information, including names and national provider identification numbers, to illicitly secure these GLP-1 medications for customers who paid him.

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The scheme reportedly began in early 2023. According to court filings, Greer, who also used the online alias "$hotboy1" and the name Christian Marchand, obtained doctors' identifying details and maintained handwritten lists of approximately 60 doctors across 19 states. Between January 2023 and March 2026, he allegedly contacted around 261 pharmacies on more than 3,300 occasions, posing as a healthcare provider to acquire the drugs.

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Prosecutors contend that Greer's actions enabled the unauthorized redemption of hundreds of thousands of dollars in health insurance benefits for his clients. A federal criminal complaint filed in Chicago detailed incriminating text messages, including exchanges where Greer allegedly confirmed prescription requests and discussed dosages. One buyer, who has pleaded guilty under a cooperation agreement, reportedly communicated with Greer using the username "$hotboy1."

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so go ahead with the 2mg?

Greer has pleaded not guilty to a four-count indictment that includes charges of wire fraud, healthcare fraud, and aggravated identity theft. His attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The case highlights the growing issue of illicitly obtaining prescription medications, particularly those used for weight loss, through fraudulent means.

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