• VA recognizes National Slam the Scam Day, an initiative to raise awareness on how to combat Social Security-related scams.

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    Last Updated: 1 month ago

  • Holidays should be joyous occasions. Don’t let cyber grinches crash your holiday party.

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    Last Updated: 6 months ago

  • Join us Tuesday, October 31, at 11:30 a.m. ET, as we wrap up Cybersecurity Awareness Month with Mr. Jeff Spaeth and Ms. Jeanine Gilson. We will discuss credit card security, the importance of account monitoring, and cyber risks associated with social media.

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    Last Updated: 6 months ago

  • As tax season ramps up, you should keep an eye on the latest tax-related scams that might be targeting you and your family.

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    Last Updated: April 13, 2023

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    Register for the PACT Act identity theft Speaker Series with tips directly from FTC and VBA experts

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    Last Updated: Jan. 17, 2023

  • Multi-factor authentication, also known as (2FA), is an easy, two-step verification process to prove and protect one's identity online.

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    Last Updated: Sept. 12, 2023

  • In this segment of AARP's Facebook Live, VA will join us for Cybersecurity Awareness Month to discuss how veterans and military families can stay safe online from scams targeting veterans and their families.

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    Last Updated: Oct. 14, 2022

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    The PACT Act was signed into law, bringing new opportunities for expanded health care, benefits, and…fraud to Veterans. Stay safe against new scams by protecting yourself with these tips.

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    Last Updated: Sept. 12, 2023

  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) found that 2.2 million Americans reported fraud in 2020, with the phone being the top threat. Learn how to identify and protect yourself from “vishing” scams.

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    Last Updated: Sept. 12, 2023

  • Learn more about “whaling,” highly targeted phishing attacks that are aimed at senior executives of organizations like VA.

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    Last Updated: Sept. 12, 2023

  • The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is investigating a telephone scam involving an individual(s) who impersonates a VA Office of General Counsel attorney. The individual(s) reportedly calls Veterans and requests money from the Veterans to process their claims for benefits.

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    Last Updated: Sept. 12, 2023

  • The VA Privacy Service encourages Veterans to use best practices to spot, prevent, and report smishing scams.

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    Last Updated: 2 months ago