Protect Your Money: Avoid Scams
Protect Your Money: Avoid Scams
Knowledge is power when it comes to avoiding scams and protecting your money. Learn more about common scams targeting Veterans and ways you can protect your identity and assets using the resources below.
Most Common Scams
These FTC websites teach you what you need to stay safe.
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Learn how to avoid and report a scam by recognizing the four signs that give away a scam provided by the FTC. Play the 2-minute video to understand how reporting fraud can keep others safe while helping the FTC stop scammers.
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Learn simple ways to protect yourself and those you care about from online threats at the VA Cybersecurity Spot.
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Arm yourself with the information you need to recognize, report and recover from cybercrime. VA partner Cybercrime Support Network is your advocate and partner in protecting your online data and privacy.
Veteran Scams
Protect yourself against specific types of scams that target Veterans.
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Gain awareness of scams and frauds that target your VA benefits and your identity in this video made by Veterans for Veterans or download VA's Fraud Prevention Kit.
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Fight back against scammers with knowledge about common scams targeting Veterans at VA.gov or by playing this video.
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Avoid Veteran scams with the info in this AARP article.
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Check out these tips and videos from the FTC that can help Veterans spot an imposter scam.
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This free curriculum from the FDIC can help you teach older adults and their caregivers on how to prevent fraud, scams, and other forms of elder financial exploitation, including a section specific to scams that target Veterans.
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Stop claim predators from stealing your VA entitlements by reading this article from news.va.gov.
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Safeguard your online gaming experience by learning about gaming fraud.
Shopping & Loan Scams
These quick FTC videos give great insight into how to be safe while online shopping, sending money wires, and looking for loans.
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Learn about Payday Lending by checking out this 90-second video from the FTC.
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Learn about Security Tips for Online Shopping in this 3.5-minute video from the FTC.
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Learn about Money Wiring Scams by playing this 90-second video from the FTC.
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Learn about How to Avoid Fraudulent Telemarketing in this 3.5-minute video from the FTC.
Identity Scams
Use these tools and strategies to safeguard your identity.
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Learn what identity theft is, what you need to know, and what you should do to protect yourself at consumer.gov.
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Discover “5 Ways to Protect Your Identity” in this quick video.
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Don’t learn the hard way why you should care about your identity. This video shows what can happen if you don’t safeguard against identity theft.
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This video explains how to report fraud, scams, and bad business practices to the FTC.
Other Scams
Learn how to protect your computer from malware and avoid other scams.
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Financial exploitation of seniors refers to financial crimes committed against older adults. Learn how to spot and report abuse with these U.S. Department of Justice resources.
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Job scammers take advantage of people looking for employment. Discover how to spot a job scam and what to do if you’ve been tricked from the FTC.
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Watch this video to learn how to avoid common student loan debt relief scams.
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Malware includes viruses and spyware that get installed on your computer or mobile device without your consent. This video will teach you how to avoid, detect, and get rid of malware.
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Learn about how to tell if private collection of overdue taxes is legitimate by checking out this 2.5-minute video from the IRS .
These most-recommended financial resources for Veterans are a great place to start if you are not sure which of the five steps is most important to you today.
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