Category: Fraud & Scam Prevention

VA wants to ensure you are informed about the risks of education fraud and how to make the best decisions when using VA education benefits.

Veterans experiencing homelessness can rely on VA support to recognize housing scams, avoid fraud and stay connected to trusted resources.

Recognize the warning signs of investment scams and stay alert to protect your financial future.

Fake calls, fake sites and fake voices are targeting Veterans. Learn the warning signs and how to protect yourself from scammers.

After a natural disaster, scammers often target Veterans and their families when they are most overwhelmed. Learn how to report and protect against fraud.

The best way to protect against elder fraud is to learn about scammers’ aggressive calls, texts, emails, websites, social media messages and deceptive letters.

The latest fraud tactic targeting Veterans involves sending fake postcards claiming you’re entitled to “extra VA benefits” or additional payments.

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

Launch of VSAFE.gov and 1-833-38V-SAFE (1-833-388-7233) – a new government-wide website and call center designed to combat fraud.

Surviving family members may be eligible for certain VA benefits and programs, such as financial assistance, home loans, education assistance, VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), or survivors pension.

In observance of Identity Theft Awareness Week, Jan. 29 – Feb. 2, 2024, VA provides you and your loved ones information on how to safeguard your identity, keeping your VA benefits safe.