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Fraud Watch8 Military-Themed Impostor Scams
The latest con campaign against veterans: an impostor phone number that mimics that of the Veterans Choice Program (VCP), which allows certain vets to use approved health care providers outside of the VA system. When callers inadvertently misdial the area code, say, dialing 800 instead of 866 or 877, they are told they won a prize or are eligible for complimentary or low-cost products and services. In one recent example, an 800-606-8198 impostor line differed only in the toll-free code from the actual VCP’s phone number (866-606-8198), used to verify eligibility or get information.
Saving Money While Serving Your Country: How to Find the Best Military Discounts
It's not hard to find companies that offer military discounts. In fact, retailers seem to be lining up to offer America's service members deals on everything from cars to garden supplies, jewelry to vacations. But with an endless array of
