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Protect Money | FINVET | National Veterans Financial Resource Center
Empowering Veterans: Earn More Money, Save More Money, and Protect Your Money
Protect Money
Choose the Goal You Want to Achieve Right Now:
- I want to avoid scams.
- I want to use secure banking.
- I want to prepare for financial emergencies.
Avoid Scams
Common Scams
Websites and written materials from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) provide information on avoiding scams and common types of scams.
- Learn Basics: How to Avoid a Scam | FTC
- Learn Basics: What are Some Common Types of Scams? | CFPB
- Learn Basics: Why Report Fraud? | FTC [Go to 2-minute video].
- Resource: Prevent Cybercrime and Report Scams at the VA Cybersecurity Spot and the Cybercrime Support Network, a VA partner providing information on cybersecurity.
Veteran Scams
Find information about specific types of scams targeting Veterans.
- Learn Basics: Watch Out for Common Scams and Fraud Affecting Veterans | VA [Go to 2.5-minute video].
- Learn Basics: Protecting Veterans from Financial Fraud | VA Veteran Scam and Fraud Evasion (VSAFE). [Go to 1-minute video].
- Learn Basics: Toolkit for Protecting Veterans from Financial Fraud | VSAFE [PDF]
- Learn Basics: Scams Targeting Veterans and Their Families | American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
- Learn Basics: Veterans and Imposter Scams | FTC
- Resource: Teach Others to Prevent “Veteran Benefits” Scams | Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
- Learn Basics: How to Identify a VA Claim Predator | VA
- Learn Basics: Gaming Fraud: Protecting Yourself and Your Family in the Online World of Gaming | VSAFE
Shopping/Loan Scams
FTC videos provide brief, clear information about multiple scams.
- Learn Basics: What is Payday Lending? | FTC [Go to 1.5-minute video].
- Learn Basics: Security Tips for Online Shopping | FTC [Go to 3.5-minute video].
- Learn Basics: What are Money Wiring Scams? | FTC [Go to 1.5-minute video].
- Learn Basics: How to Avoid Fraudulent Telemarketing | FTC [Go to 3.5-minute video].
Identity Scams
Topics related to protecting your identity.
- Learn Basics: How to Avoid Identity Theft? | FTC
- Learn Basics: 5 Ways to Protect Your Identity | FTC [Go to 1.5-minute video].
- Learn Basics: Why Care About Identity Theft? | FTC [Go to 1.5-minute video].
- Learn Basics: How to Report Fraud | FTC [Go to 3-minute video].
- Learn Basics: Fraud Protection for Individuals with Criminal Legal Involvement | CFPB [PDF]
- Learn Basics: Tips for Strong Passwords | FTC [Go to 2-minute video].
Other Scams
Learn how to protect your computer and avoid other scams.
- Learn Basics: Avoid Financial Exploitation | Department of Justice (DOJ)
- Learn Basics: Avoid Job Scams | FTC
- Learn Basics: Student Loan Debt Relief Scams | FTC [Go to 1.5-minute video].
- Learn Basics: How to Protect Your Computer from Malware | FTC [Go to 4-minute video].
- Learn Basics: Legitimate Private Collection of Overdue Taxes | Internal Revenue Service [Go to 2.5-minute video].
- Learn Basics: Signs of Financial Abuse and What to Do to Stop It | CFPB
Secure Banking
Banking Basics
These resources include information on banking basics, banking rights, and solutions to common issues.
- Learn Basics: Bank Accounts and Services | CFPB
- Learn Basics: Compare Bank Costs | FTC [Go to 1.5-minute video].
- Learn Basics: What to Know about Opening a Bank Account | FTC
- Checklist: Opening a Bank Account | CFPB [PDF]
- Learn Basics: Opening Account at FDIC-Insured Bank | FDIC
Veterans Benefits Banking
The Veterans Benefits Banking Program helps Veterans manage monetary benefits using direct deposit and find a participating bank or credit union, including Veterans without Permanent Housing.
- Resource: Veterans Benefits Banking Program. [Go to 2.5-minute video].
- Resource: Banking for Veterans without Permanent Housing | VA [PDF]
Financial Emergency Preparation
Finances for Disasters
Natural disasters can happen anywhere, but you can protect your family and finances by planning ahead. Preparing now can save you frustration and money if your property is damaged in a disaster.
- Learn Basics: 3 Steps to Prepare Your Finances for Natural Disasters | CFPB [Go to 2.5-minute video].
- Learn Basics: Plan Financially for the Unexpected | MyCreditUnion.gov
- Learn Basics: Prepare Financially for Disasters | FDIC
- Worksheet: Emergency Financial First Aid Kit | Federal Emergency Management Agency [PDF]
- Worksheet: Disaster Checklist | CFPB [PDF]
- Resource: Disaster Fraud Hotline | DOJ. Call 1-866-720-5721.
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Last Updated 30 September 2024
