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If you are aware of a scam targeting our servicemembers or veterans, or have been affected by a scam or deceptive business practice, please file a complaint by calling the Attorney General’s consumer protection division at 1-866-9-NO-SCAM (1-866-966-7226).
8 lut 2024 · Scam alert: Veterans’ disability benefits targeted through fraud schemes. Increasingly, claim sharks are targeting veterans by seeking payment to assist with filing public disability benefits questionnaires with the Department of Veterans Affairs. It’s an illegal and predatory scam.
Scams targeting veterans. Here are some common veteran scams and what to do if you encounter them. – Phishing. Fraudsters will often contact veterans by phone or email, claiming they are officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs who need to update their records.
14 lip 2021 · The Department of Veterans Affairs and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are warning consumers about a new scam targeting veterans with VA guaranteed home loans.
11 lis 2022 · Scammers generally contact veterans via phone, email, or messaging apps like Facebook Messenger. They claim to be representing a special government program for veterans.
8 lis 2023 · Some of these scams may include unsolicited calls about getting your VA file updated, claims from disreputable “advisors” or shady lenders offering military loans or access to secret veteran benefits, and even individuals who claim they can get the VA to provide your benefits in a lump sum.
14 lip 2021 · Many servicemembers, veterans, and military spouses have been receiving fraudulent calls and mailers from companies who claim to be affiliated with the government, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), or their home loan servicer.
