Service members lost $477 million to scams last year. Here is how to spot red flags and protect your identity.
The profile photo shows a handsome soldier in uniform, and the messages are kind and thoughtful. But are you really chatting with a military member? Here’s the reality: Scammers are posing as military ...
They’ve sworn an oath to protect and defend the United States Constitution against enemies both foreign and domestic. But now, a different kind of enemy is taking aim at America’s service members, ...
Scams targeting U.S. military personnel have increased by 25% over the past year, leading to higher average losses for service members compared to civilians. Consumer advisor Clark Howard warns that ...
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued a consumer advisory warning to Arizona military veterans about scams targeting ...
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – As conflicts in the Middle East escalate, scammers may use this opportunity to start to take advantage of your money by pretending to be military service members. From civilians ...
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KGTV) – Scammers are targeting the military community in California. Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a consumer alert Thursday to help protect people from targeted scams and fraud ...
TAMPA, Fla. - Consumer advocates are warning that scammers are increasingly targeting veterans and military families with sophisticated fraud schemes designed to steal money and personal information.
More needs to be done to protect troops and veterans from scams, advocates say. (Graphic by Regina Ali/Department of Defense) Attempts to defraud service members, veterans and their families are so ...