Scams

The latest fraud tactic targeting Veterans involves sending fake postcards claiming you're entitled to “extra VA benefits” or additional payments.

VA is committed to providing key benefits and resources to help Veterans manage financial stress and safeguard their earned benefits against fraud.

Scams often target surviving family members shortly after a Veteran’s death, when some people are more vulnerable to manipulation.

Follow these tips to avoid being scammed this tax season. You should know how to recognize scams when working with tax preparers.

Post-holiday deals attract shoppers—and unfortunately, scammers. Fraud targeting Veterans and their families often increases during this time as criminals exploit online shopping and holiday generosity.

Scammers are alarmingly clever in targeting Veterans, pretending to be VA representatives and demanding repayment for alleged benefits overpayments

Online dating can be dangerous for Veterans, especially as romance scams become more prevalent.

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

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

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.

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.

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.