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Like any valuable asset, VA's education benefits can be susceptible to fraud. Here’s how you can protect yourself.

During Data Privacy Week (Jan. 27 - 31), VA is sharing guidance on how Veterans and their beneficiaries can protect their data, especially Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

During this International Fraud Awareness Week, VA aims to arm Veterans and their loved ones with the resources they need to protect themselves from common scams that target their benefits.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Financial scammers often target Veterans, especially those who may be isolated, physically or mentally disabled, unfamiliar with handling their finances, or have recently lost a spouse. They may try to exploit you or your family to steal money, property, or personal information.

Pension Poaching is a financial scam targeting Veterans and their families who are potentially eligible for VA benefits.

Do you know how much money fraudsters have stolen from Veterans? Now more than ever, it's imperative to be educated on the ways a scam artist can target you.