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Military and Veteran Benefits

Learn about military and Veteran benefits scams and avoid scammers that create false service records, claim benefits for fake dependents, and submit false disability claims.

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  • About disability and pension benefit scams

    Department of Veterans Affairs

    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.

  • About loan scams

    Department of Veterans Affairs

    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.

  • About protection for you and your family

    Department of Veterans Affairs

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

  • Avoiding pension poaching scams

    Federal Trade Commission

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

  • Claims Predators

    Department of Veterans Affairs

    The process of applying for VA benefits can be complex, and Veterans often rely on assistance to navigate the process. Unfortunately, claims predators take advantage of Veterans by offering help with their benefits claims while exploiting their trust and financial resources.

  • IRS information for Veterans

    Internal Revenue Service

    Find information about federal tax credits and benefits, free tax preparation, financial education and asset-building opportunities.

  • Report fraud, scams, and bad business practices to the Federal Trade Commission.

  • Report Identity Theft

    Federal Trade Commission

    IdentityTheft.gov is the federal government’s one-stop resource for identity theft victims. The site provides streamlined checklists and sample letters to guide you through the recovery process.

  • Reporte el robo de identidad

    Federal Trade Commission

    RobodeIdentidad.gov es un recurso centralizado gratuito para ayudarlo a reportar y recuperarse del robo de identidad.

  • Reporte fraude

    Federal Trade Commission

    Proteja a su comunidad reportando fraudes, estafas y malas prácticas comerciales.

  • VA Fraud Prevention Toolkit

    Department of Veterans Affairs

    This toolkit is a partnership between federal agencies, Veteran Service Organizations, Military Service Organizations, and the Department of Veterans Affairs to arm Veterans with the knowledge of the common schemes we are seeing.

  • What to do if you were scammed

    Federal Trade Commission

    Find out what to do if you paid someone you think is a scammer or gave a scammer personal information or access to your computer or phone.

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