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  • Tax season guidance for Veterans

    Tax season guidance for Veterans

    Whether a Veteran files their taxes independently or uses a tax professional, VA encourages Veterans and their loved ones to review the following tips and resources to both help them navigate the tax season with confidence and to avoid tax season scams.

  • Protecting your benefits data from fraudsters

    Protecting your benefits data from fraudsters

    During Data Privacy Week (Jan. 27 - 31), VA is sharing guidance on how Veterans and their beneficiaries can protect their data, especially Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

  • Upcoming sign-in changes protect Veteran data

    Upcoming sign-in changes protect Veteran data

    Jan. 28 is Data Privacy Day. Learn how VA’s secure sign-in changes boost data protection for Veterans and their caregivers.

  • Shopping for the real deal

    Shopping for the real deal

    Online shopping scams are the riskiest scam for Veterans, with 77.3% of reports confirmed losing money when targeted by this scam.

  • Navigating holiday shopping risks when shopping online

    Navigating holiday shopping risks when shopping online

    Social Media shops are available on every major platform. Knowing the privacy risks of online shopping can help you stay safe this holiday season.

  • Protect your donations from charity scams!

    Protect your donations from charity scams!

    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.

  • International Fraud Awareness Week: Protecting Veterans from emerging scams

    International Fraud Awareness Week: Protecting Veterans from emerging 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.

  • Think twice before you scan QR codes

    Think twice before you scan QR codes

    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.

  • Veterans and tax scams: Preparing for tax season 

    Veterans and tax scams: Preparing for tax season 

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

  • How the Grinch can steal your data

    How the Grinch can steal your data

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

  • How to protect yourself from cyber attacks and scams

    How to protect yourself from cyber attacks and scams

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

  • World Homeless Day: Protecting Veterans from rental listing scams

    World Homeless Day: Protecting Veterans from rental listing scams

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

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Last updated January 31, 2025

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