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Fraud Prevention: Veterans and Military Families
You fought for us, now we're fighting for you. Learn how to protect yourself and your family from scams and fraud targeting veterans.
Veterans can save up to 45% when they join or renew their membership with AARP.
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Fraud Prevention: Veterans and Military Families
You fought for us, now we're fighting for you. Learn how to protect yourself and your family from scams and fraud targeting veterans.
Veterans can save up to 45% when they join or renew their membership with AARP.
Explore benefits, health, caregiving, and more at aarp.org/Veterans.
Guide to Spotting and Avoiding Scams: Veterans and Military Families Edition
This handbook exposes unique ways criminals target veterans and military families.
Find out more about the common scams and schemes con artists use to steal money and personal identities from veterans, service members and their families.
Protect yourself and your loved ones from common scams targeting veterans
Veterans, active-duty service members and their families are nearly 40% more likely than civilians to lose money to scams and fraud.
If you suspect a scam or fraud, call the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline
877-908-3360 M-F 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. ET
News and Resources
Veterans and military families remain some of the most susceptible to impostor scams, investment fraud and other scams, according to the FTC
Scammers are targeting veterans with tactics related to their military background and benefits
Be on the lookout for bogus military charities that use enticing outreach techniques much like trusted nonprofits
Report and Track Scams in Your Area
The AARP Fraud Watch Network Scam-Tracking Map highlights the scams reported in your area and lets you report them too.
AARP Fraud Watch Network Update
Find tips and tools to protect you and your family and sign up for free Watchdog Alerts on the latest scams delivered to your inbox.
Join a Free Online Group Support
The AARP Fraud Victim Support group offers a confidential online forum to meet with others who have experienced similar events.
Operation Protect Veterans
Operation Protect Veterans is a joint program of AARP's Fraud Watch Network and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS). The initiative provides free resources and community programs to proactively spot scams and deliver helpful guidance from fraud specialists if you have been targeted.
Avoiding Natural Disaster Scams and Fraud
In the aftermath of natural disasters, con artists often exploit the chaos and distress. Scammers may impersonate contractors or FEMA officials to deceive and steal from you. Here's how to Avoid Disaster Fraud and FEMA Scams. If you suspect fraudulent activity, contact FEMA's fraud hotline at 1-866-223-0814. FEMA keeps a running list of disaster-related rumors and scams and ways to report scammers. If you suspect you're being scammed, call FEMA's fraud hotline at 1-866-223-0814.
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