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Scams often target surviving family members shortly after a Veteran’s death, when some people are more vulnerable to manipulation.

Follow these tips to avoid being scammed this tax season. You should know how to recognize scams when working with tax preparers.

For National Consumer Protection Week and Slam the Scam Day, we want to reaffirm our dedication to protecting the Veterans we serve from fraud and scams.

Post-holiday deals attract shoppers—and unfortunately, scammers. Fraud targeting Veterans and their families often increases during this time as criminals exploit online shopping and holiday generosity.

Scammers are alarmingly clever in targeting Veterans, pretending to be VA representatives and demanding repayment for alleged benefits overpayments

The increased financial compensation associated with SMC benefits and the visibility of Purple Heart recipients can attract scammers looking to exploit Veterans.

Online dating can be dangerous for Veterans, especially as romance scams become more prevalent.

For Veterans, donating to charities—especially those that support fellow service members—feels like a meaningful way to give back to the community. However, Veterans and their loved ones must remain vigilant and learn to protect themselves from charity 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.

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

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

On World Homeless Day, it is important to acknowledge the critical housing challenges Veterans face coupled with the growing issue of rental listing scams.