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  • Be vigilant of scammers targeting SMC benefits, Purple Heart recipients

    Be vigilant of scammers targeting SMC benefits, Purple Heart recipients

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

  • Protect your benefits from scammers during the holiday season

    Protect your benefits from scammers during the holiday season

    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 Protect PACT Act benefits from identity theft scammers

    Learn How to Protect PACT Act benefits from identity theft scammers

    Register for a webinar on PACT Act benefits and staying safe from Identity Theft Scammers, on February 1, 2023, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET.

  • Discover how to spot pension poaching scammers and report financial fraud

    Discover how to spot pension poaching scammers and report financial fraud

    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.

  • Online scammers are looking to steal your information

    Online scammers are looking to steal your information

    Multi-factor authentication, also known as (2FA), is an easy, two-step verification process to prove and protect one's identity online.

  • Phishing for Honor: 9/11, online donations and scammers

    Phishing for Honor: 9/11, online donations and scammers

    Be cautious when donating to online charities, as you may get caught by scammers phishing for honor!

  • Be vigilant of PACT Act scammers

    Be vigilant of PACT Act scammers

    On August 10, President Biden signed the Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022 into law. This bill will help millions of Veterans and their survivors, but scammers are now targeting them for their PACT Act benefits.

  • Pension Poaching: Learn to spot scammers and who you can trust for support

    Pension Poaching: Learn to spot scammers and who you can trust for support

    Have you ever heard of the scam called pension poaching? It is a financial hoax used by scammers to defraud you of your VA pension benefits.

  • Stay Safe from Scammers: Tips from the Better Business Bureau

    Stay Safe from Scammers: Tips from the Better Business Bureau

    The Better Business Bureau offers helpful tips to stay safe from online purchase scams and scams for credit cards, debt relief, tax collection and health care.

  • Veterans benefits scam alert: Beware of scammers impersonating VA attorneys

    Veterans benefits scam alert: Beware of scammers impersonating VA attorneys

    Beware of a telephone scam where someone is calling Veterans and requests money to process their claims for benefits.

  • New scam: VA Benefits overpayment

    New scam: VA Benefits overpayment

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

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    Switch from DS Logon to Login.gov or ID.me by September 30 

    Switch from DS Logon to a Login.gov or ID.me account by Sept. 30 to continue managing your VA benefits and care online without interruption.

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Last updated May 7, 2025

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