Scams

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.

Financial scammers often target Veterans, especially those who may be isolated, physically or mentally disabled, unfamiliar with handling their finances, or have recently lost a spouse. They may try to exploit you or your family to steal money, property, or personal information.

Pension Poaching is a financial scam targeting Veterans and their families who are potentially eligible for VA benefits.

Be cautious when donating to online charities, as you may get caught by scammers phishing for honor!

Information Security and Privacy Awareness Week (ISPAW) is the time to consider tips to better protect your family.

Learn how to up your phishing game with these helpful tips from OIT’s Office of Information Security.

VA Privacy Service launches its first Speaker Series event of the year to recognize Data Privacy Week and Identity Theft Awareness week.

U.S. Postal Inspection Service and its Operation Protect Veterans campaign want Veterans to be mindful of potential donation scams.

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.

If you currently receive VA pension or are thinking about applying for Veterans Pension, you could be the target of a scam known as pension poaching.

Now more than ever, your financial wellness and security are […]

Veterans and their families are cautioned to not post photos of their vaccination cards on social media. You could be inviting identity theft with the data visible on your card.