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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.

In response to the growing number of online fraud reports [...]

These tips for spotting and avoiding VA home loan scams come from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Many service members, Veterans and military spouses have been receiving fraudulent calls and mailers from companies who claim to be affiliated with the government, VA, or their home loan servicer.

A few bad people are seeking to take advantage of Veterans and VA during this challenging time through scams and other illegal or unethical activities, including fraud, waste and abuse.

Military Veterans and retirees reported $66 million in fraud losses in 2020, according to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data. Fraud is the second-most-costly white-collar crime in America. These crimes add up to billions of dollars in fraudulent insurance claims every year. Even if you haven’t suffered a direct loss, you are still a victim of insurance fraud.

Now more than ever, your financial wellness and security are [...]