Scams

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.

Claims predators are a serious concern, but with proper knowledge and vigilance, Veterans can defend themselves against such aggressive exploitative tactics.  

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

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

Have you ever spent money on a service only to realize it was offered for free? For example, paying to file a student loan application with a non-government site when it is free to file on the official FAFSA website? These types of practices may not be illegal scams, but they can prey on unsuspecting people and cause them to pay unnecessary fees.