Veterans Being Targeted in New Scam

scam-alert-2

Veterans are being targeted in a new widespread scam that uses sophisticated technology.  This technology generates VA operating signatures that give the impression via caller ID that the VA is calling the Veteran.  Most Veterans will see the following on their caller ID, “Department of Veterans Affairs, 1-800-827-1000.”  The scammers claim to be VA personnel and use a script to mimic similar processes that would be used when speaking with the VA.  The scammers are then requesting the Veteran verify personal information.  Do not provide or verify personal information over the phone.

You can find more information on this at the following link:  https://www.fcc.gov/veterans-targeted-benefits-scams

Please be mindful and alert your Veterans of this information.