A heartless new scam targets veterans with fake monthly benefits and official-looking postcards

A heartless new scam targets veterans with fake monthly benefits and official-looking postcards

Veterans and their families are being warned of a new scam that tricks targets into thinking they may qualify for extra veterans benefits. Potential victims receive a postcard regarding a “Veterans Savings Program” that offers monthly benefits for qualified veterans, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

How to spot a postcard scam targeting veterans

Veterans across the country have reported getting postcards in the mail saying they (or their spouse) might qualify for extra monthly veterans benefits. But the “Veterans Savings Program” mentioned in the mailer doesn’t actually exist. It’s just a scammer phishing for personal or financial information. Here’s how this scam works so you can avoid it. Scammers often pretend to be […] The post How to spot a postcard scam targeting veterans appeared…