A New video—“VA Privacy Officers: Your Data Protection Partners”—introduces VA’s Privacy Officers, Veterans’ key data protection partners.
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.
Learn how you can guard your VA online health information against scammers and online threats when using My HealtheVet or VA apps.
Pension Poaching is a financial scam targeting Veterans and their families who are potentially eligible for VA benefits.
Arm yourself with the knowledge you need to be safe online when it comes to financial services, debt scams and junk fees targeting Veterans.
Be cautious when donating to online charities, as you may get caught by scammers phishing for honor!
Tax filing season has become a popular time for scammers to target unsuspecting taxpayers through multiple communication avenues. VA wants Veterans to remain vigilant against cyberattacks aimed at stealing personal and financial information.
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.
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.
Claims predators take advantage of Veterans and their beneficiaries by using high-pressure tactics, sharing misleading information and making false promises to convince Veterans to sign up for their services. Here's how to spot them.
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.
Remaining vigilant when interacting with emails is critical to avoid phishing scams.
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