Scams targeting veterans are on the rise. Below are links to more information on various scams and prevention resources.

General information

https://www.militaryconsumer.gov/ 

Social security

https://www.militaryconsumer.gov/scam-alerts/ssa-line

VA Benefits scam alert

https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/48063/veterans-benefits-scam-alert-beware-of-scammers-impersonating-va-attorneys/

School tuition issues

DOD Tuition or MyCAA Education Benefits

Montgomery or Post 9/11 GI Bill – Department of Veterans Affairs

Federal Financial Aid (i.e., Pell grants and Federal Loans) – Department of Education (email: [email protected])

Private Student Loans – Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Tax preparation scam

https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-becerra-announces-arrest-indictment-three-san-diego-county 

Facebook Military Romance Scam

https://www.cid.army.mil/romancescam.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/28/technology/military-romance-scams-facebook.html