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VA has resources to help Veterans prevent fraud—and the stress that can come with it if you've been victimized.

As the video gaming industry has grown in recent years, predatory actors have found ways to target online gamers on dedicated platforms.

Older adults are targeted with misinformation daily. In 2022, older adults reported losing more than $186 million to government imposter scams.

VA Secretary Denis McDonough is sharing an important message during International Fraud Awareness Week from Nov. 12-18, 2023, to raise awareness and provide Veterans tips to stay safe from predatory behavior of “claim sharks.” Claim sharks are professionals that use aggressive tactics through the mail, telephone and online tools to take advantage of Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors.

Now more than ever, it is important to understand how to identify tax scams, how to protect yourself, get help and report. 

In observance of Identity Theft Awareness Week, Jan. 29 – Feb. 2, 2024, VA provides you and your loved ones information on how to safeguard your identity, keeping your VA benefits safe.

QR codes are versatile for storing and sharing information quickly. As this trend rises, so do the chances of scams and fraudulent activity through QR codes.

Online scams can take a variety of forms, with scammers constantly devising new ways to trick people into giving them sensitive information to steal money and identities. Payment Redirection Fraud is a key example of this crime, which involves criminals impersonating others and using or diverting payments to bank accounts under their own control.

Claims predators take advantage of Veterans and their beneficiaries by using high-pressure tactics, sharing misleading information and making false promises to convince Veterans to sign up for their services. Here's how to spot them.

As technology advances, scammers are becoming smarter. Here's how to protect yourself.

VA remains open for business and is closely monitoring the Change Healthcare (CHC) cybersecurity incident.

VA wants to ensure Veterans, including those who choose to have their private health care provider complete a DBQ, are appropriately equipped with the information they need to submit DBQs successfully.