Financial

Many recipients of these benefits are targets for fraudulent activity. Scammers use various methods to either swindle Veterans out of earned benefits or convince them to apply for benefits they are not eligible for.

Home loan or housing scams may involve mortgage lenders, brokers, and other entities making false promises, credit organizations charging excessive fees, or making promises to provide free services.

Insurance scams involve false representations of facts with the intent to deceive, including actions taken based on misrepresentation.

Finance scams related to loans occur when a fraudulent company or individual provides a service that is not in the individual’s best interest. The scammer will often offer to provide services with high rates and fees or hide the actual cost of the loan.

Basic information on protecting yourself and your loved ones from cyber, phone, and identity scams.

Learn how scammers target veterans for their pension and disability benefits, including PACT Act and Aid and Attendance.

Learn how to spot fake lawyers and others engaged in the unauthorized practice of trademark law.

Veterans should be aware of cyber scams targeting their benefits, including phishing, identity theft, spoofing, email scams, ransomware, forgery and wire and mail fraud.

Explore common loan and mortgage issues and scams, such as discrimination, reverse mortgages, relief scams, shopping for a mortgage, and facing foreclosure.

You can avoid falling victim to a tax scam. Know what to watch out for and how the IRS contacts you.

Learn about investment, cryptocurrency, and government grant scams and ways dishonest advisors target veterans for pensions and disability benefits.

Learn how to avoid trademark scams and what to do if you get fooled.