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As you get ready for the holidays, keep online safety in mind to avoid any unwanted surprises.

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

Veterans are often targets of job scams because they have access to benefits and resources. Learn how to spot and avoid being a victim.

VA's Office of Financial Management teamed up recently with the Federal Trade Commission for a video interview to help warn Veterans to stay safe from digital scammers during the holidays.

Learn how to not be the victim of VA impersonators.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Did you miss the Feb. 1 VA Privacy Service webinar on how to safeguard your PACT Act and other VA benefits, and protect your identity from scammers? Don’t worry, you can still watch it and learn valuable tips. No registration or login required.