Veterans beware: This scam targets you
Filed under: Ripoffs and Scams, Health, Identity Theft, Consumer Ally
Being someone who tries to steal from people through scams means having to come up with some believable proposition with the potential to get the person on the other end to give up money or private information. The latest scam in this never-ending series is targeting those who served the United States in the Armed Forces.Calls are being placed to veterans telling them the Department of Veterans Affairs needs their credit card information to update their prescription records.
The VA is warning veterans nationwide that the calls are not coming from them or anyone acting on the government's behalf and urging the veterans to not give out their personal financial information to these callers.
"America's Veterans have become targets in an inexcusable scam that dishonors their service and misrepresents the Department built for them," Dr. Gerald Cross, the VA's undersecretary for health, said in issuing the warning. "VA simply does not call veterans and ask them to disclose personal financial information over the phone."
The VA said it found out about the scam from veterans organizations that heard about the calls. The callers are told that the VA has recently changed its procedures from giving out medication and therefore needs their credit card numbers.
"VA has not changed its processes for dispensing prescription medicines," Cross said. "Nor has VA changed its long-standing commitment to protect the personal information of this nation's veterans."
Those who have any questions regarding the VA's services can call their VA medical center or 877-222-8387.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)
9-26-2009 @ 6:12AM
jack said...
A great news that Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has authorized checks for up to $3,000 to cheap loans be given to students who have applied for educational benefits and who have not yet received their government payment.
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9-26-2009 @ 6:14AM
jack said...
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has authorized checks for up to $3,000 cheap loans to be given to students who have applied for educational benefits and who have not yet received their government payment
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9-27-2009 @ 8:46AM
Todd said...
The Vets get more then enough hand outs .Srew them .
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9-27-2009 @ 8:57AM
vet said...
Really? I'm a vet and I haven't received anything.
9-27-2009 @ 9:16AM
Michael Flynn said...
Todd, the fact that you can make a statement like that makes you an unamerican piece of shit! These veterans are the people are the ones responsible for your right to live the way you do and your right to shoot off your ignorant mouth! SCREW YOU!
9-27-2009 @ 9:57AM
John padrick murry said...
Maybe you should try to serve your country, of course you are chicken shit.
9-27-2009 @ 10:17AM
COLONEL (R) said...
Todd,
Explain yourself!! Who are you to say this. I am a 26 year Army Veteran. Served in Korea, Bosnia, Kuwait and Iraq. Now I am a disabled Veteran, I am sure you would not have wanted to pay this price. Free hand outs my ass. Sacrifice your body, your family and subject your wife and kids to the stress of not knowing if or when you are going to come home and then make your uneducated, uninformed comment. When you see a Vet thank them. I am sure you do not have the nerve to make this comment to my face. If you are let me know, I would be glad to introduce myself to you!
9-27-2009 @ 10:28AM
ZTHEZS said...
TODD----------YOU ARE ONE BIG IDIOT
9-27-2009 @ 10:43AM
JDen1952 said...
That's okay, Todd. Veterans like me have protected your sorry ass for years so you can have your opinion without fear of retaliation. Fortunately, a great number of Americans have thanked me and my fellow vets for our service. What have you done for anybody, other than yourself?
9-27-2009 @ 11:09AM
nella said...
yeah we get a lot of hand outs for risking our lives and mesing up our bodies if we survive i dont see your coward ass volunteering to serve your country , if it was'nt for us yur dumbass would'nt have the freedom to sit here and be ignorant
you just mad cuz your'e a loser who probably failed the asvab and could'nt get in ..
9-27-2009 @ 11:12AM
George said...
Todd: It is obvious that you are completely insane, and you can't spell screw. Allow me to suggest none of us reply to this dope fiend pervert from this point forward. She cares not what we write but only that we write....
9-27-2009 @ 8:38PM
mark york said...
Todd you're a punk get a life and become one of those vets maybe you would have a different outlook. Maybe we can meet sometime and discuss this in person!
9-27-2009 @ 11:47AM
Boz said...
I'm not a veteran, but I live a better life because someone else - LOTS of "someone elses" - are veterans.
Your insensitive comment reeks of misplaced anger and ignorance.
Walk a mile in someone's shoes before you make statements like that. Shame on you!
9-27-2009 @ 12:03PM
jess said...
You are an ignorant idiot... and thats probably the nicest of things I have to say to you.
9-27-2009 @ 1:16PM
JJ said...
Todd, you don't know this but be it said, "The USA Land of the Free Because of the Brave."
Freedom: "Some Use It, Everyone Enjoys It, But Only the Brave Defend It."
The hours on duty (24/7/365), harsh environments, living conditions, life threatening situations, etc. and with the minimal pay, is done because of what you don't possess: Integrity and Pride!
Duty, Honor, Country, to Protect this Country and It's Way of Life and That of It's Citizens from All Enemies, Both Foreign and Domestic.
All with a Big Benefit Package? Not so in any way, minimal if anything at best. So Todd do the USA and those Who do what you are incapable of, Serve in the Armed Forces and Those Who Stand-By Military Personnel a favor, Pull your Bottom Lip up Tight over the Top of Your Head and Swallow. Be gone with you. US Army Vet tired of the Cry-Babies in "Our USA."
9-28-2009 @ 7:15AM
Harry said...
You sound like one of those little momma's boys, who would hide behind your mommies skirt so you didn't have to go and fight for their country. If you can read this thank the teachers, who taught you to read, but don't forget to thank the men, who died so that you'd have the freedom to read it in the language of your choice.
9-28-2009 @ 7:35AM
Rob said...
Handouts? If it weren't for these veterans you might be speaking Japanese, German or Russian in this country. Why don't you crawl back into your hole you misbegotten offspring of questionable parents.
9-28-2009 @ 7:54AM
Marin said...
The veterans who have fought, lost their lives and limbs so that you could make that obsurd comment deserve everything this country can give them. We should be giving all of them their just dues instead of handing everything out to the illegals in this country. They have put their lives on the line for all of us to maintain our freedom. You should be ashamed of yourself for such a statement.
9-28-2009 @ 8:39AM
tina said...
what do you mean we get to much? We fought and paid a hell of a price. I am 100% disabled from war.screw you.
9-28-2009 @ 10:10AM
Mike said...
TODD, You must have been kicked out because you
could not hack it. If not maybe you and all the negitive
people should put a uniform on and serve!
If you have not worn the uniform then you should keep
your negitive comments to yourself!
SFC Ret!