evidence: Parents are understandably desperate to find the baby formula they need for their children, but there are a few things to keep in mind as the shortage continues and opportunists prey on families in need. [...] The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is also warning people of online scammers who claim to have baby formula and even provide pictures, prompting parents to pay them via PayPal or Venmo, but then the formula never arrives. To best avoid scams, the BBB recommends: [...] Another scam gaining traction on Facebook is a viral post that suggests calling major formula makers like Enfamil and Similac to let them know you’re having trouble finding formula so they can notify your state and have the state send you cans of formula. Politifact has rated this claim as "false," also noting that Facebook has flagged these posts as disinformation.