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.
VA has seen an increase of fraudsters and pension poachers targeting the pension benefits of elderly Veterans, their dependents and survivors.
VA Privacy Service launches its first Speaker Series event of the year to recognize Data Privacy Week and Identity Theft Awareness week.
Learn how to up your phishing game with these helpful tips from OIT’s Office of Information Security.
National Financial Awareness Day is devoted to teaching achievable financial principles to help you manage your finances efficiently. VA is dedicated to ensuring that our Veterans are empowered and aware of all available financial tools and resources.
Now more than ever, your financial wellness and security are […]
The pandemic has led to increased human trafficking by more than 40%. These changes increase the risk of exploitation in the Veteran community.
Forging or faking a vaccination card is punishable with up to five years in prison. Here’s what you need to know to guard against scams.
Don't fall victim to scammers. That FTC says that impostor fraud is on the rise. Here are the AARP's tips and tricks to fight fraud in 2021.
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.
VA established the Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP) in December 2019. Since then, more than 75,000 Veterans have signed up.
The Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP) has made it easier and safer than ever before to receive your benefits electronically and protect yourself from fraud. Since the program launched in December 2019, VBBP has helped ensure nearly 25,000 Veterans and beneficiaries are no longer at risk for financial fraud tied to pre-paid debit cards and paper checks.