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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.

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

Looking for a new career? Learn the fundamentals of how to begin a career in cybersecurity and privacy.

There are always spooky online scammers ready to play tricks on you—not just in October. Read on to learn how to protect yourself from online phantoms.

VA has resources to help Veterans prevent fraud—and the stress that can come with it if you've been victimized.

As the video gaming industry has grown in recent years, predatory actors have found ways to target online gamers on dedicated platforms.

When it comes to protecting Veteran data, it takes a galaxy of partners, including Veterans and VA.

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.

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.

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.

Using multi-factor authentication is the first step to protecting your sensitive information.

Veterans have several no-cost options to choose from when logging in or creating an online account for VA.gov. Regardless of the option you choose, take a moment to ensure you’re accessing your account securely.