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1. • • Fraudsters, posing as officials from veteran organizations, reached out via calls, emails, and social media, claiming they could navigate the Veterans Affairs system complexities. Victims paid for these non-existent services and compromised their personal information, only to realize no actual benefits were forthcoming.
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     The 2024 Veteran Scam Guide: Protect Your Benefits from Fraud

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   What is a VA scam?

   • What It Is: Scammers will deceive veterans and their families by offering “secret” programs or expedited benefits in exchange for fees. How to Recognize It: Be wary of individuals or businesses asking for payment to access benefits or claiming that they provide special assistance outside of official VA channels.

   The 2024 Veteran Scam Guide: Protect Your Benefits from Fraud

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   What happens if a VA benefits fraud is reported?

   • When VA benefits fraud is reported or suspected, VA investigates the incident and initiates actions to protect the Veteran’s benefits, report those responsible for the alleged fraud and – when applicable, make the Veteran whole as quickly as possible. Are there resources available?

   Fraud Prevention - Veterans Benefits Administration

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   How does VA protect veterans and beneficiaries from fraud?

   • VA’s priority is to protect Veterans’ and beneficiaries’ and ensure they are safeguarded against fraudulent activities. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) encourages Veterans and their beneficiaries to know the warning signs of the various types of fraud and the best practices to avoid falling victim to a scam.

   Fraud Prevention - Veterans Benefits Administration

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   Why did veterans get scammed?

   • Fraudsters, posing as officials from veteran organizations, reached out via calls, emails, and social media, claiming they could navigate the Veterans Affairs system complexities. Victims paid for these non-existent services and compromised their personal information, only to realize no actual benefits were forthcoming.

   The 2024 Veteran Scam Guide: Protect Your Benefits from Fraud

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   How much money did veterans lose to fraud in 2022?

   • The Federal Trade Commission estimated that in 2022 alone, Veterans reported $292 million in losses to fraud. And this number represents only detected fraud. Keep reading on this page to learn how to protect your identity—and your VA benefits—when applying for and managing your VA benefits and health care.

   How to protect your identity and your VA benefits from scammers

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   Are veterans a target of fraud?

   • Veterans are often targets of fraud, and bad actors are becoming more sophisticated in their attacks. Veterans and their families have sacrificed much for our country and deserve to have their hard-earned benefits protected from fraud.

   Fraud Prevention - Veterans Benefits Administration

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3. www.va.gov › resources › how-to-protect-yourHow To Protect Your Identity And Your VA Benefits From ...

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   Oct 8, 2024 · How to protect your identity and your VA benefits from scammers. The Federal Trade Commission estimated that in 2022 alone, Veterans reported $292 million in losses to fraud. And this number represents only detected fraud.

4. www.hillandponton.com › a-guide-to-va-scamsThe 2024 Veteran Scam Guide: Protect Your Benefits from Fraud

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   Apr 5, 2024 · In 2024, scammers continue to target veterans and their families with deceptive tactics. Knowing the top scams is vital to protect your benefits and finances. Let’s take a look at some of the prevalent scams that are specific to veterans and their families and how to recognize them as fraudulent.

5. benefits.va.gov › BENEFITS › fraud-preventionFraud Prevention - Veterans Benefits Administration

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   Sep 12, 2024 · The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) encourages Veterans and their beneficiaries to know the warning signs of the various types of fraud and the best practices to avoid falling victim to a scam.

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     VA Disability Compensation Veterans Repaid Over $1,000,000 in Fraud Scams

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     Uncovering the Scam: Investigating and Reporting VA Disability Fraud

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7. vsafe.gov › va-toolkit › va-fraud-prevention-kitScams – What to know and what to do - Veteran Scam and ...

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   Aug 8, 2024 · For suspected VA Benefits fraud call the VA Benefits hotline – 1-800-827-1000. For all non-Veteran Affairs-related fraud, contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). For more resources on fraud and scams, the Consumer Protection Financial Bureau also provides additional tools.

8. news.va.gov › 126030VA shares tips to protect Veterans’ benefits from fraud

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   Veterans who suspect their hard-earned VA benefits have been subject to fraud or identity theft-related scams should call VA immediately at 1-800-827-1000. Missing VA benefits payments, discrepancies in payments and suspicious activity with direct deposits may also be an indication of fraud.

9. mymilitarybenefits.com › benefits › va-responds-toVA Responds to Increase In VA Benefit Scams - MyMilitaryBenefits

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   Nov 21, 2023 · The VA official site reports, “VA has investigated nearly 12,500 cases of potential benefits fraud and provided support to 1,164 victims of benefits scams.” According to the VA, at least some of those cases are “linked to the new military toxic exposure benefits legislation signed into law in August 2022,” which opened VA benefits to ...

10. www.militarytimes.com › veterans › 2023/09/25VA officials sound alarm on uptick in veterans benefits scams

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    Sep 25, 2023 · So far this fiscal year, VA has investigated nearly 12,500 cases of potential benefits fraud and provided support to 1,164 victims of benefits scams.