The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is sounding the alarm for veterans to be vigilant against PACT Act scams.
PACT Act-related scams are on the rise and targeting veterans to access their benefits or submit claims on their behalf– The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is sounding the alarm for veterans to be vigilant against PACT Act scams.While the PACT Act brings much-needed health care support to our veterans exposed to hazardous conditions, it has also attracted the attention of scammers looking to exploit this situation.
While some attempts may appear legitimate, veterans should remain cautious and verify the validity of any communication or request they receive.Don’t provide personal, benefits, medical or financial details; check for “https://” at the start of website addresses online; and more importantly, federal agencies will not contact you unless you make a request.
The VA also recommends enabling multi-factor authentication on all accounts. Do not click on online ads or engage with suspicious social media channels, and work with veteran service providers you are already familiar with.Jonathan Cotto is a reporter for KSAT’s Good Morning San Antonio. He’s a bilingual award-winning news reporter and he joined KSAT in 2021. Before coming to San Antonio, Cotto was reporting along the U.S.-Mexico border in South Texas. He’s a veteran of the United States Navy.
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