Veterans lost $684M to scams in 2025: Better Business Bureau

Veterans lost $684M to scams in 2025: Better Business Bureau

As the nation honors veterans Wednesday, the Better Business Bureau is warning that scammers are increasingly targeting them, active-duty service members and their families.

Active military members and veterans made up 12% of scams in 2025, report finds

Military service comes with unique challenges, from frequent relocations and deployments to transitioning back into civilian life. Unfortunately, those circumstances can also make military members, veterans, and their families attractive targets for scammers.

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In 2024, military veterans reported more incidents of fraud, identity theft and more than any other military consumer group.