Pretends to be a veterans program
Fake veterans benefit postcard
Is a postcard about a Veterans Savings Program a scam?
Yes. The program is fake and they want your Social Security or bank details. Do not call; contact the VA yourself.
Real organizations never do this. Stop. Hang up or delete it.
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What to do
On the phone right now?
- Stop. Hang up or close the message. Don't tap anything.
- Check. Call a number you already have, like the one on your card or bill.
- Talk to someone you trust before you pay anyone.
If anyone is in danger right now, call 911.
If you already paid
- Call the company you paid through right away: your bank, card company, gift card company, or the wire or Zelle service. Ask them to stop or reverse the payment.
- Call the Justice Department's National Elder Fraud Hotline at 1-833-372-8311, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern.
- Report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. If it happened online, report it at IC3.gov too.
General information, not legal or financial advice. If you've lost money, contact your bank and report it.
How it works
1 They reach you by
- Letter or postcard
- Phone call
2 They pretend to be
- Police or government
3 They ask for
- Personal details
What it can look like
Example pattern, not a real message
Pretends to be a veterans program. What gives it away:
- Give your ID numbers
This name comes from a real postcard scam reported by the FTC.
Warning signs
- They contacted you, then ask for your Social Security, Medicare or bank numbers.
Why we say this
How to spot a postcard scam targeting veterans
Veterans get postcards about a 'Veterans Savings Program' that offers extra monthly money. The program is fake. The aim is to get you to call and share your Social Security number or bank details.
**But the “Veterans Savings Program” mentioned in the mailer doesn’t actually exist.**
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The postcard might list the state you’re living in and mention real VA benefits like CHAMPVA or TRICARE For Life, hoping to seem more real.
The message tells you to call right away or risk losing out.
Their goal is to trick you into calling and sharing personal information like your Social Security number or bank account details.
**Contact the VA directly** if you have questions about your benefits.