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  • International Fraud Awareness Week: Protecting Veterans from emerging scams

    International Fraud Awareness Week: Protecting Veterans from emerging scams

    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.

  • Protecting your benefits data from fraudsters

    Protecting your benefits data from fraudsters

    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).

  • Don’t be haunted by the hacks

    Don’t be haunted by the hacks

    There are always spooky online scammers ready to play tricks on you—not just in October. Read on to learn how to protect yourself from online phantoms.

  • Phishing—without rods 

    Phishing—without rods 

    Remaining vigilant when interacting with emails is critical to avoid phishing scams.

  • 10 tips to defend your online data

    10 tips to defend your online data

    When it comes to protecting Veteran data, it takes a galaxy of partners, including Veterans and VA.

  • How to protect yourself from cyber attacks and scams

    How to protect yourself from cyber attacks and scams

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

  • Online safety measures for the Veteran community

    Online safety measures for the Veteran community

    Hear from VA Deputy Chief Information Security Officers as they give insights on what the Veteran community should know about online safety—including tips to keep your family and loved ones safe online.

  • Talk data to me: Know your privacy rights and keep your personal info safe

    Talk data to me: Know your privacy rights and keep your personal info safe

    Knowing your privacy rights and keeping your personal information safe is paramount.

  • Support for Veterans experiencing fraud and other monetary challenges

    Support for Veterans experiencing fraud and other monetary challenges

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

  • Is convenience worth your privacy?

    Is convenience worth your privacy?

    VA Privacy Service and Office of Information Security want to share with Veterans the importance of understanding privacy and security versus convenience and how to best protect their personal information.

  • Gaming Fraud

    Gaming Fraud

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

  • Protect yourself this tax season: Tips for Veterans to avoid scams

    Protect yourself this tax season: Tips for Veterans to avoid scams

    According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), taxpayers lose millions of dollars each year due to tax-related scams and schemes, making it crucial for everyone, especially Veterans, to stay vigilant and informed to avoid falling victim to these fraudulent activities.

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Last updated November 20, 2024

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